Dry Falls in Nantahala National Forest

Walking Under a Waterfall at Dry Falls in North Carolina

Dry Falls is a 65-foot plunging waterfall just a few miles north of Highlands, NC. The water that forms it flows north through the Nantahala National Forest before finally tumbling over a long bluff, dropping to the rocky gorge floor below. The name refers to the fact that when the water flow is low, you can actually walk behind the falls and stay somewhat dry. Getting there is half the fun—like most of the mountain destinations of western North Carolina, the drive is beautiful. To view the falls you have two options. The first is a long set of stairs that will take you to the bottom where you might be able to go behind the falls if conditions are right. The second is a raised viewing platform at the parking level, perfect for anyone who cannot take the stairs. It affords a wider view of the falls and the gorge.

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