Dry Falls Highlands NC

Dry Falls

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(1.6K) · Waterfall in Highlands, United States
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One of the region’s most beautiful waterfalls, Dry Falls is accessible via a short paved trail with a few series of steps. The trail takes you behind...

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Nov 12, 2024
This was our 5th visit to Dry Falls. Each time is worth the drive to Highlands. There is a small parking fee of a few dollars and there is a public restroom available on the property. There is a ramp… Full review by BackyardTravels
Oct 3, 2024
GREAT waterfall views, PLUS you can walk behind the falls. There is an ADA viewing area, did this first. Easy pull off to Small-ish parking. Full review by tmail54
Sep 11, 2024
Beautiful waterfall that you can walk behind to look through the falling water down the river. Very nice parking and observation area, and easy hiking down for a closer view. Full review by Denise S
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Dry Falls is a beautiful waterfall that sites nestled within the lush green environs of the Nantahala National Forest. With a drop of 65 f…
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Questions & answers

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Are they opened with all this mess going on? Thanks
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Yes, it’s open. Limited parking so you may have to wait if you don’t arrive early
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Can I bring my dog?
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Yep
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From descriptions, it seems that one has to take the stairs to get close to the falls. My sister uses a mobility scooter so …
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From descriptions, it seems that one has to take the stairs to get close to the falls. My sister uses a mobility scooter so can't do stairs--how good is it without getting close? Are there any other falls you'd recommend? Thanks
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You can see it from the road.
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How can you know if you can walk under before driving there from Franklin
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You will get some spray, but it wasn’t a problem for me.
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