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Cullasaja Falls

Big falls at 250 ft. and considered to be one of the Cullsaja Fallsmost picturesque falls in Western North Carolina. This fall is first seen from U.S. 64/28. The falls are spectacular yes, and this strip, wavy strip of U.S. 64/28 is a pave marvel of a highway. A real hang on to your hat kind of road but well worth the drive

Directions: Located on U.S. 64-28 between Highlands and Franklin.

Lower Cullasaja Falls

The lower portion of Cullasaja Falls is a cascade of water which flows about 250 feet down. It is located on the Cullasaja River at the lower part of the Cullasaja Gorge. It is part of the Mountain Water Scenic Byway. Cullasaja Falls is only visible from your car; there is no adequate pull-off spot from the road.

Directions: Cullasaja is located off U.S. 64, 11 miles east of Franklin, 9 miles west of Highlands in the Cullasaja Gorge.

for more information:
Western North Carolina
Nantahala Forest Service
160A Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28802
828-257-4200
mailroom_r8_nantahala@fs.fed.us

 

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