Franklin, North Carolina
Waterfalls

No visit to Franklin, North Carolina would be complete without visiting area waterfalls.

East of Franklin, NC on US 64 is a deep gorge created by the Cullasaja River. Three major waterfalls grace this route. They are Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls and Cullasaja Falls. This route is very curvy and is best suited for cars and motorcycles. Keep in mind that the road is carved out of the mountain on the edge of the gorge, so large recreational vehicles should not take this route.

• Bridal Veil Falls - This waterfall got its name due to it's resemblance to a bride's veil. A small stream falls from above creating a 60-foot veil of water. There is even a loop off the highway so you can drive right behind the falls.
  
  
• Dry Falls is incredibly unique to the area as you can literally walk behind the 80 foot cascade of water. The falls features a new parking area and visitor facilities. (pictured left) » Special Announcement
  
  
• Cullasaja Falls cascades approximately 250 feet. It is visible from the highway but there is no designated parking area. You will find a well used wide space in the road to pull over and view the falls and maybe capture of photo of this spectacular waterfall.

Many other waterfalls dot the landscape of the Franklin, NC area. The Nantahala National Forest has some great waterfalls to be discovered including Rufus Morgan Falls, Mooney Falls, Big Laurel Falls, and Upper Buck Creek Falls.

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