Ranger Falls, Cliffside Lake Recreation Area, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC
Ranger Falls, Cliffside Lake Recreation Area, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC. Shot 1/17/14
We thought the trail map and markers were inadequate, so here are directions. The gate at Cliffside Lake Recreation Area was closed, so we parked outside and walked down the road to the picnic area. Don't take any of the roads to the right. The road ends in a short loop. Take the first road on the left, walk past the parking spots and go to the second trailhead on the left. The sign says Ranger Falls 0.5 miles. Don't believe it! It's at least a mile each way from here. Walk up the hill about 0.4 miles and turn left at the first intersection. There's a sign there that says to the Falls. Hike down the hill, cross the creek, and continue up the hill on the other side. At the intersection turn right. At the next intersection continue straight and arrive at the falls within a few hundred feet. Total distance, including the walk down the road, was about 3 miles with 400 ft elevation gain.
Dry Falls Trail and Cliffside Lake Trail - Near Highlands, NC 7 21 15
Our hike of the week to Dry Falls Trail and the Cliffside Lake Trails. July 21, 2015. One of the most spectacular waterfalls anywhere!
Dry Falls and Cliffside Lake Trail Hike Ranger Falls
Our hike near Highlands, NC on the Cliffside Lake Trails and nearby spectacular Dry Falls.
Cliffside Lake, North Carolina National Fishing Week
Each year the state of North Carolina has a National Fishing Week Event and closes certain waters during a time period for non adult fishing. One of these lakes is Cliffside, near the Highlands south of Franklin, NC. A couple of years ago, adults were allowed to fish starting at 1 pm after the kids tournament was over that was from 8 am to Noon. We arrived at 1 pm and was greeted by a park ranger who told us we could not fish till 3 pm and that adults were only allowed to assist children fishing. We were nice and left but came back at 2 pm. First thing we saw was this woman reeling in a fish, a man helping take it off the hook, showed it to a small barely walking child who was wandering around with a little pole and then put the fish in the cooler. People like this defeat the whole purpose of a closure order signed by Allen Nicholas, from the National Forests in North Carolina. Either enforce this closure or open it back up. Everyone knows the lake is stocked the day before and a LOT of adults were there fishing with no children in sight. They said, I'm just watching their pole for a minute. Yeah, right. I hope the people in this video enjoyed their 7 fish they caught.
Dry Falls - Ranger Falls - Hike - NC - 9/25/2012
Hiking near Highlands, NC. Dry Falls, then the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area and Ranger Falls Trail.
Cliffside Lake Bass Fishing and Some Fly on the Side!
Fishing Cliffside Lake In Highlands NC for largemouth bass, and breaking the ice on my new fly rod at the base of the dam of Lake Junaluska!
T2W Waterfall Ride Series #1 – Dry Falls in North Carolina
T2W Rides Waterfall Series #1 – Dry Falls
In this episode of my Rides waterfall video series, we take a ride out to Dry Falls located along the Mountain Scenic By-Way (Hwy 64 between Franklin and Highlands) in the Cullasaja Gorge. Dry Falls is a 75-foot waterfall. From the parking area venture out the accessible walkway for a beautiful view of overlooking the falls or follow the trail that leads you right behind the waterfall.
Watch for more videos in the waterfall series and other rides.
LINKS
Smoky Mountain Rider Blog:
Link to the Waterfall Ride page:
US Forest Service page for Dry Falls:
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Highlands, NC scenic overlooks. October 2014
Osage Mountain, Rhodes Big View and Sunset Rock Overlook.
A Day in the Nantahala National Forest Mountains of NC!
I had so much fun all by myself today traveling up to Nantahala and back to Franklin, NC. I am truly blessed to live where I do.
Roan Highlands N.C. Hike
2 days backpacking in the Roan Highlands North Carolina and Tennessee
Glen (or Glenn) Falls, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC
Glen (or Glenn) Falls, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC. Shot 1/17/14
Whiteside Mountain in Highlands, NC
Water flowing behind ice at Whiteside Mt in HIghlands, NC
NC 28 Up to Bridal Veil Falls
Something must be wrong with me. A place so beautiful, and I have to hurry through it! Ah well, I love a crooked road.
Secret Falls, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC
Secret Falls, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC. Shot 1/17/14
Cullasaja Falls | Highlands NC
Song- Yoe Mase - Your Light
The waterfalls of Clayton Georgia and Franklin & Highlands NC. You will like these
Waterfalls from Franklin & Highlands NC. Also Clayton area in Georgia. See waywardguide.com for info on how to purchase our guide. We will show you the back roads and waterfalls for the area. Don't waste your time pick up or guide( only $4.95). we guarantee you will LOVE IT
Fly Fish in Highlands, NC
Explore premiere fly fishing opportunities in the refreshing chilled mountain water in Highlands, NC.
Cullasaja Falls, Nantahala National Forest, North
This is a video of Cullasaja Falls in the Nantahala National Forest near Highlands, North Carolina. The video was taken June 21, 2013. For more information visit
Dry Falls - Nantahala National Forest
Welcome to Dry Falls off US Route 64 East coming into Highlands, North Carolina. Reason once again to be thankful for our National Forests.
Bridal Veil Falls, Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina
This is a video of Bridal Veil Falls in the Nantahala National Forest near Highlands, North Carolina. The video was taken June 21, 2013. For more information visit