Dry Falls is unique among North Carolina mountain waterfalls since you can walk behind the 80 foot cascade of water. The beautiful falls flow over an overhanging bluff, and when the water flow is low, you’ll stay dry, hence the name “Dry Falls.” When the water flow is high, you’re likely to get wet! The falls features a new parking area and visitor facilities for an even more enjoyable experience.
It also has a wheelchair accessible viewing area. The 25-spot parking area has four handicap parking spots. This waterfall is kid friendly.
Directions: Coming from Highlands, take Hwy 64 west for just over 3 miles from it’s intersection with Hwy 106. Pass or stop at Bridal Veil Falls, then look for a brown and white forest service sign for Dry Falls and turn left into the parking area. If you miss the 1st turn into the parking area, you can take the next one on the left. If you are coming from Franklin, Dry Falls is about 5.5 miles past Cullasaja Falls. There’s a Forest Service sign coming from this way also. Both waterfalls are on the Cullasaja River.
(Photos by Eric Haggart)
