From the parking area venture out the accessible walkway for a beautiful view of overlooking the falls or follow the trail that leads you right behind the … Following a red-marked loop trail, start by heading northeast in a counterclockwise direction along the base of Umatilla Rock … Dry Falls is a 75-foot waterfall. Dry Falls is one the most popular waterfalls in the region. When the natural gravel dam separating Bass Lake and Low Lake collapsed, Bass lake lost 55 feet of water in just 10 hours, leaving … Can you see the handrail along the trail behind the waterfall? It’s located in the Cullasaja Gorge, which is accessible via US 64. Just like Dry Falls, it's also possible to walk behind the waterfall for an unforgettable photo-op. Located in Cascade Locks, Oregon, the Dry Creek Falls Trail is an easy, fairly flat trail that leads to a beautiful waterfall and back. At Dry Falls near Highlands, NC and Franklin, NC, you have the opportunity to walk behind the waterfall! Dry Falls is 75 feet in height and is on the Cullasaja River flowing through the beautiful Nantahala National Forest. I asked a local once why the waterfall was called Dry Falls and her response was, “Because you can walk behind the waterfall … Simply take the short trail down to the falls and lower viewing area for this highly recommended hike. Dry Falls. Turn right at traffic light at junction of US 64 & NC 28 (toward Franklin). The total elevation gain is only about 725 feet in 2.2 miles, making this a … The staggering 120-foot Bridal Veil Falls is one of North Carolina’s most iconic waterfalls, though photos hardly do it justice. Dry Falls is located along the Mountain Scenic By-Way (Hwy 64 between Franklin and Highlands) in the Cullasaja Gorge. Lower Cullasaja Falls, Upper Cullasaja Falls, Dry Falls and Bridal Veil Falls (From Cashiers) Drive W (toward Highlands) on US 64. Dry Falls is a geological wonder of North America. Dry Falls in Highlands, NC is one of the more exciting waterfalls to visit in our area of western North Carolina. The height of the Ice Age floodwaters (800 ft deep), shooting over Dry Falls at perhaps 60-70 mph, was nearly the height of Seattle’s 76-story Columbia Center-Washington State’s tallest building. Today, the 400-foot-high, 3.5-mile-wide cliff overlooks a big sky and a landscape of deep gorges and dark, reflective lakes. About 1.8 miles from the start, the fire road makes a sharp turn to the right. I have always enjoyed the irony of the name for this waterfall. Dry Falls is named for the ability to talk behind it and remain dry. First, head towards Dry Falls. Carved by Ice Age floods more than 13,000 years ago, the former waterfall was once four times the size of Niagara Falls. Bridal Veil Falls is on right. From the parking area venture out the accessible walkway for a beautiful view of overlooking the falls or follow the trail that leads you right behind the waterfall. After you complete the turn, the falls will be diagonally ahead and left, straight downhill, about an eighth of a … Jo Magliocco. The hike distance is … The Dry Run Falls are located well off the fire road. Continue for 2.8 miles. Six miles past Dry Falls, you’ll enter Cullasaja … Dry Falls is located along the Mountain Scenic By-Way (Hwy 64 between Franklin and Highlands) in the Cullasaja Gorge. Continue West on Highway 64. Continue for 0.9 miles. Dry Falls has amble parking, bathrooms, and a handicap friendly upper viewing platform. There is no trail (you must bushwhack), but it is worth a side trip by experienced hikers. The trail is a little steep at times, but overall fairly easy. This waterfall is located in Highlands, North Carolina and has road access from US Highway 64 with a good sized parking area. If you walk down to the Falls along the short trail, you can walk behind the waterfall. You'll find the overlooks that show the immense space that was once Bass Lake. 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