Dry Falls Trail is a 0.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Highlands, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This trail goes behind a waterfall. You will get wet.
March 8, 2021It was freezing behind the falls on Saturday but so beautiful! Even had a rainbow
February 27, 2021Epic view easy walk mostly steps. You will get wet slightly walking under the waterfall. Hard to find parking but if you keep circling you’ll find a spot because the trail is super quick to see and leave.
February 20, 2021It’s not a hike, but a walk. Just be careful during this time of year, winter, as puddles are actually frozen and it’s very slippery. Easy little L shape walk.
February 15, 2021Beautiful!
February 13, 2021Cool falls and short hike
January 30, 2021Right off the road. An easy walk to get behind the falls. Worth a quick stop if you are nearby
January 23, 2021Short but sweet!
January 22, 2021Not really a “trail”, but still beautiful! Worth the trip to see the falls!
January 14, 2021Very easy down and up and unusual aspect of being behind the waterfall. We brought our raincoats because it was January. Probably didn't need them but we did get wet.
January 10, 2021The best waterfall in the area.
January 8, 2021Don’t let the name fool you. We did this short easy walk a day after it snowed and the forest below looked amazing. You’re sure to get a light mist if you walk behind the waterfall. Great view!
January 4, 2021Gorgeous waterfall that was anything but dry! Was thankful for my hooded rain jacket. The views from all sides were spectacular but especially so from behind the falls. Well worth the drive and short easy walk from the parking lot.
January 1, 2021Easy walk but was very icy (we went on 12/30). Great waterfall - love that we were able to walk behind it.
December 31, 2020December 28, 2020Especially gorgeous with all the recent snow.. The path down was quite icy and very slippery but well worth the risk in the right shoes!
December 24, 2020Trail was spectacular! Steps leading down to the fall were well maintained and built for public use, unlike some other nearby falls. The experience was unique because you can walk behind the fall. It is definitely not dry as there is a lot of mist coming off the rocks. Definitely go see it because it is just off the main road and not a far walk.
December 23, 2020One of my favorite little hikes I’ve done! Thanks to my air bnb neighbor who recommended this to us on our trip to NC. Parking lot was half way full on a weekday when we went, can only imagine it being really packed on a weekend. Wonderful opportunity of a lifetime to ever walk behind a waterfall. Lots of good photo opportunities as well for the social media lovers out there. There is a $3 parking fee that you’ll have to pay via website that you could do from your phone and most people don’t realize it, but it’s to help maintain and upkeep the area.
November 25, 2020pretty crowded and not much room for social distancing. the falls are gorgeous
November 7, 2020Beautiful
November 7, 2020Beautiful
November 6, 2020Amazing view of the waterfall. You can even walk under it! Everything is paved and you also get an overview. Please don’t throw your trash over the fence!!!!
November 1, 2020Perfect for a short walk to an amazing waterfall if you’re not in the mood for an actual hike. It was absolutely raging after all the rain. Incredible.
