Today I set out from my undisclosed location to find two waterfalls along U.S. route 64, both a few miles west of Highlands, North Carolina. The topography in this area makes the roads hilly and curvy, but also turns creeks and rivers into waterfalls. The first is Bridal Veil Falls, which should not be confused with other waterfalls having the same name. Here's the falls seen from its south side. At one time, you could drive behind it.
Behind the falls and next to the old pavement is this alcove.
From the north side of the falls, you can see where the old road went. It's now blocked off to vehicles. Route 64 is just off to the right.
For more on Bridal Veil Falls, go to Romantic Asheville and North Carolina Waterfalls.
Continuing westward on U.S. 64, I arrived at Dry Falls, which is on the Cullasaja River. The area includes a parking lot and an overlook, from which I took his picture of the falls.
The place also includes a walkway, which takes visitors down into the gorge and behind the falls, as seen here. A tree branch is in the foreground.
Here's the view from behind the falls.
The walkway continues to the other side of the falls, which provides this view.
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