Waterfall Hero Hikes: Bridal Veil Falls (Cullasaja)

Bridal Veil Falls is a 50-foot waterfall on a tributary of Cullasaja River in Macon County, North Carolina. The waterfall is located in the Cullasaja Gorge in Nantahala National Forest near Highlands.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Cullasaja Gorge (Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest)
Trail Users: N/A
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: Watch for traffic if the route under the falls is open.
Trailhead GPS: 35.07244,-83.22917
Waterfall GPS: 35.07190,-83.22896

Directions:

From Highlands, head west on US-64 for about 2.8 miles and the waterfall will be on the right. There is a parking area on the right just past the waterfall. It used to be possible to drive behind the waterfall at certain times.

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Hike Description:

No hike involved, the waterfall is easily visible from the road.

The original route of US-64 went under the waterfall, but the water and ice damaged the road and it was rerouted to go around the waterfall. In the past, you could drive behind the waterfall, but sometime around 2015, they closed the road under the falls. It still makes a nice spot for a new car picture.