There are dozens of easily accessible waterfalls that cascade their way through the mountains surrounding Highlands, with the added bonus of Glen Falls and Bridal Veil Falls only 3 miles from downtown. Explore with us.
Dry Falls
| On US 64/28, 4 miles from Highlands. A pleasant walk from the highway, the path goes behind the 75 ft. waterfall. |
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Highlands, NC |
Bridal Veil Falls
| This fall cascades over US 64/28 3 miles from town. Cars drive under the 120 ft. waterfall |
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Highlands, NC |
Whitewater Falls
| The tallest waterfall east of the Rockies at 411 feet. 1/2 mile (round trip). Trail head Whitewater Falls parking lot. Featuring Whitewater Falls the highest in the eastern U.S., 411 feet and is an easy walk on the paved trail. |
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Highlands, NC |
Bust your Butt Falls
| On Hwy.64 / 6 miles from west of Highlands, NC. |
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Highlands, NC |
Callusaja Falls
| On Hwy.64 / 9 miles from town, it is one of the most Picturesque falls in North Carolina. It is a 250 ft cascade. |
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Highlands, NC |
Glen Falls
| 1.4 miles (one way; 15 min. to first falls). Trail head: Glen Falls parking lot. Trail end: Forest Service Rd. (79C) in Blue Valley. Features: Three cascading waterfalls and a beautiful stream. One of the advantages of this trail is that you can return after seeing the first or second waterfall, and still have an enjoyable walk. |
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Highlands, NC |
Ranger Falls
| Accessed from Flat Mtn. Ranger Station off Flat Mtn. Rd. or Cliffside Lake Recreation Area. |
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Highlands, NC |
Iron Bridge Falls
| Horse Cove Rd. Left on Bull Pen Rd. The bridge crosses the Chattooga. Bull Pen Rd. continues onto Hwy. 107. |
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Highlands, NC |
Silver Run Falls
| A 30-foot waterfall spills into a pool of water. Off NC 107, 4.1 miles south of Cashiers. Park in pull-off on left & take a short, easy trail to base of falls |
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Highlands, NC |
Rainbow Falls
| 3 Mile Roundtrip Trail – Strenuous – Marked w/ Orange Circles |
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Gorges State Park, NC |
Bear Wallow Falls
| 1 Mile Roundtrip Trail – Strenuous – Marked w/ Blue Triangles |
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Gorges State Park, NC |
Lake Toxaway Falls
| An impressive 150 foot waterfall, is located next to Highway 64 in North Carolina between Brevard and Cashiers. |
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Highlands, NC |
Holcomb Falls
| This trail begins at the intersection of Hale Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 7) and Overflow Road (Forest Service Road 86) and follows a short loop to its end on Hale Ridge Road. The trail passes Holcomb Creek Falls and Ammons Creek Falls, where there is an observation deck. |
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Highlands, NC |
Ammons Creek Falls
| This trail begins at the intersection of Hale Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 7) and Overflow Road (Forest Service Road 86) and follows a short loop to its end on Hale Ridge Road. The trail passes Holcomb Creek Falls and Ammons Creek Falls, where there is an observation deck. |
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Highlands, NC |
Lake Sequoyah Falls
| Located off US 64/28 west, 2.5 miles northwest of Highlands on the Cullasaja River. The Sequoyah Dam is at the head of the falls. There are 18 small falls within a quarter mile paralleling US 64/28 |
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Highlands, NC |
