For many generations Bridal Veil Falls, which is located in the Nantahala National Forest, has been famous for being the only waterfall in North Carolina you can drive behind. When the highway was originally built, all traffic went behind the waterfall. There have always been problems with falling rocks and icy roads, however it has been decided to close off the section of road behind the waterfall from cars driving behind the waterfall for safety. There’s parking on each side of the waterfall, if you want to walk behind Bridal Veil Falls.
Although Bridal Veil Falls, is 60 feet tall, it doesn’t have much water flow unless it has rained a lot. After a heavy rain, the water flow increases which is the best time to view Bridal Veil Falls. It is located in the Cullasaja River Gorge on US Highway 64, also known as the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway/NC Waterfall Byway, just 2.5 miles west of Highlands.
I wouldn’t recommend a trip just to see this waterfall, however I would check it out if I were already in the area viewing other waterfalls. Dry Falls, Cullasaja Falls and Quarry Falls are also nearby and are definitely worth a visit.
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That’s such a shame that you can’t drive behind the waterfall anymore. I remember going with my family as a kid and driving behind it. That was so cool!