Glen Falls
Located in the Blue Ridge Valley Area are a series of three large waterfalls, approximately 60 ft. in height and along the east fork of the Overflow Creek. The one mile foot trail down to the falls is steep with the same steepness coming back up.
Directions: Three miles south of Highlands on N. C. 106. The dirt road is marked by a USFS sign.
Kalakaleskies
Many falls here. The Cullasaja River is rich in spectacular waterfalls. The Sequoyah Lake Dam is at the head waters of this series of falls. There's just 18 small falls within a quarter mile paralleling U.S. 64/28.
Directions: Located two and a half miles northwest of Highlands on U.S. 64/28 west. The Cullasaja River runs along 64/28.
Satulah Falls
This particular rush of water is actually a cascade.
Lower Satulah Falls
Also known as Clear Creek Falls, this waterfall is a high narrow drop that's visible from the overlook further down from Satulah Falls.
Directions: Two miles south of Highlands on U.S. 28.
for more information:
Western North Carolina
Nantahala Forest Service
160A Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28802
828-257-4200
mailroom_r8_nantahala@fs.fed.us
Caution: Keep in mind, waterfalls are beautiful, but they are not to be climbed on, they can be dangerous, people have been seriously injured and in some cases have lost their lives climbing on waterfalls, they are posted for a reason, so enjoy while you are there and take a photo home to remember.
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This often-photographed site is 1.2 miles west of Highlands on U.S. 64. You can drive by the "veil" of water falling from 120 feet. Parking is nearby. er 3.2 miles up FR 69 to Wayah Bald. Take the short, paved trail to the historic Wayah Bald Fire Tower. The tower offers a great view of the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia, Tennessee and both Carolinas. 
Big falls at 250 ft. and considered to be one of the most 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
