Do! One of the best…read morewaterfalls on the East. There's a walking path behind the roaring waterfall. It's impressive! Unlike famous gigantic falls, Dry Falls is very accessible and intimate. The trail is an easy 5-10 minutes walk down the stairs. Accessibility is limited. The continued trail down past Dry Falls was closed / blocked. Parking is few bucks/car in a small (apx 20 vehicles) lot. There was a ranger at the entrance but you pay at the box after you park. There was a steady stream of cars coming and going so the wait wasn't long. Loved it :) Go!

A gorgeous waterfall that doesn't take long to walk to. Parking is close by. Some stairs to walk…read moredown to view the waterfall. A further walk is you wanted to walk behind the waterfall to the other side.

Just a bunch of rocks in the river. Not worth the long curvy road trip. Don't waste your time.read more

Yes, BUST YOUR BUTT FALLS (also known as Quarry Falls) is a real waterfall located on the Scenic…read morestretch of Highway 64 near Highlands, NC. It sandwiched between gorgeous Dry Falls upstream and massive Cullasaja Falls downstream and is the smaller of the three at around 25 feet tall from top to bottom. Without people in the picture to show its size, it looks more like a cascade than a waterfall. Most of Hwy 64 is very narrow with the exception of the stretch of road near the falls where plenty of pull-offs for parking are available and even a grassy niche in the mountain capable of hosting at least 15 cars. But be forewarned, BYBF is a very popular swimming hole in the summer time. So while there are dozens of parking spaces, I'm sure they fill up quick when the temperatures outside are hot! It is said many use the rocks surrounding this multi-tiered waterfall to sun, picnic, and people watch. Many also slide down the lower tier of the falls when water levels are low or use a large boulder to jump-off into the pool at the base of the falls. NOTES: Our hike was within a few hours of recent rains, so the water level was high. It is advised NOT to slide on the waterfall in high waters, but using the "jump off" rock for the pool of water near the base is a popular activity in high waters. However, it is ALWAYS advisable to check water levels in the pool before diving in! [ THINGS TO KNOW ] Total Hiking Distance: 20 yards Difficulty: Easy and family friendly Creek Crossings: NO Elevation Gain: none Waterfall Height: 25 feet (approx.) WATERFALL ATTRACTIVENESS - 7 out of 10 TRAIL ATTRACTIVENESS - n/a Access to top of falls: YES Access to base of falls: YES Pool of water @ base of Falls: YES Sitting areas @ base: YES RESTROOMS: NO PARKING: YES (space for more than 4 dozen cars when combining all available nearby pull-offs) [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] Whether you are just passing through and want to stop for a quick pic or you plan to spend the day playing in its waters, Bust Your Butt Falls is sure to please! What it doesn't have in height it more than makes up for in beauty and fun!!! ENJOY ;-) 2021 / 51

Hike no. 1 in the Nantahala National Forest was at Glen Falls Trail. It's a moderate out-and-back…read morehike that is 2.4 miles. Make sure you stop at all of the lookouts on the way down because the views are amazing and so is the waterfall at the end. It's a must visit.

Beautiful trail but strenuous workout. I thought we were about to the end but when we tracked…read moreelevation on the way back up, it seems we only did half the trail and I was still tired. There are no benches to sit and rest, but there are steps and rocks aplenty. I come from a place where you can get in almost all waterfalls and it's torture being so close to a beautiful one and not being able to reach in and feel the water, but it is a beautiful hike and perfectly shaded from sun. There was GPS reception going in, but we didn't get it until going the mile back out of the dead end street to the main roads again, so check the start of directions back before you go.

Awesome experience. The family had so much fun and the line was not bad. Looking forward to…read morevisiting again.

The place just like name has advertised. This place is great for summer. Kids slide from top to…read morebottom. The falls is located 2.6 on the Whiteside Cove Road west of the intersection of Whiteside Cove Road and CR 107. It will be easy to look for it. Just travel west on the intersection and past a bridge and you will be there. The falls will be on your right with small walk. The rock is sliding due to some smooth algae that form on the rock. So it is slippery if you walk over the wet area. Wear proper water shoes to get your foot hold. It has two falls in this location. There is indent at the rock. Some of this indented swimming hole is just like the whirlpool at the rock. There no life guard. Swim at your on risk. It will be fun to slide from the top to the bottom. I can see this is summer time throughout the school back playground. Water is nice since this is fresh mountain water.

My third tour this season with Justin and Aimee! I learn something new each tour. It is a MUST…read morewhen visiting Highlands or even if you live there!

We had an AMAZING time with Justin and Highland Excursions! My husband & I have been to Highlands…read moremany times, but we thought it would be fun to actually learn about the area and go see some areas we hadn't seen yet (like Satulah mountain). What a great decision! My husband commented that we should have started our week this way (instead of our last day). We went to a section to hike that we never would have tried (as it's on the Highlands Cashiers Land Trust) that was a beautiful hike with amazing views. Justin was a delightful guide, providing a rich history of the area. We also enjoyed talking geology with Justin, who was a wealth of information. Even if you've been to Highlands & Cashiers many times, treat yourself to a Highlands Excursion to see the beautiful waterfalls, mountain ranges & more. You won't regret it! Can't wait til the next time!

Awesome hike! Several overlooks on the way. I would say it was a moderate hike. Very clean area!!…read moreHighly recommended

During busy times you may have problems finding parking (paid area) The trail starts off with a…read morecouple of flights of stairs. When you reach the top the left side is the "easier" side up to the top and the right side is more stone stairs that is a shorter distance, but tougher climb. We took the left side going up and down. There are large rock areas along the way, which might make it difficult if you have mobility problems. Otherwise, it was a bit wet on the path in places, but it had rained a good bit of the day before. The whole path is a light incline the entire way up, but an easy decline on the way down. There are no sitting areas along the path when you reached the top there are two overlooked areas. The better view is the one all the way to the right there is a sign, noting the continental divide on either side of White side Mountain very cool. It was definitely worth the hike. It took us about 30 minutes to get to the top. I saw people with dogs and children a lot. It is a very family friendly activity.

Amazing to watch the shadow come around and morph into a bear! If you are in the area in mid-late…read moreOctober, make sure you check this out! Bear comes around 5:30 pm but definitely get there early as there is limited parking.

Are you looking for something to do this fall? Have you ever heard of the "Shadow of the Bear" in…read moreNorth Carolina? This was highlighted in "Our State" magazine, I think last year but I could have saved the article from the year before, but this was one of those items on my "local" bucket list to see. I love the Shadow of the Bear in Cashiers! The "Shadow of the Bear" is visible for 30 minutes daily (on sunny days!) between 5:30-6:15 PM from mid-October through early November as the sun sets behind Whiteside Mountain between Sapphire Valley and Highlands, North Carolina. It's best seen on clear days around 5:30 p.m., with the show lasting for about a half-hour. The photos below are from 2022; I'm pretty sure we'll visit again this year. PS I agree with Ginger L. that the camaraderie with all the people standing on the side of the road to watch is an experience in itself. A note of caution, to view the bear, you park your car on the side of a road hugging the edge of a mountain and people crossing the road that has a curve around the mountain so use caution while driving through the area and walking along the road!!!! But its all worth the view!!!

Amazing experience! Brooking's made the whole thing easy. It was my first time, fly fishing and I…read morewas a little nervous about how I was going to do. But from start to finish our Guide Henry lead me the whole way, was patient and I ended up catching 2 good size trout. The 1/2 day flew by fast because we were having so much fun. Henry made the experience top-notch and I will definitely be back to fish with them again.

Excellent store. Stop by if you're in the area! The entire staff is great at this store as well as…read morethe other in Cashiers.

Like waterfalls but not the hike? This waterfall can be viewed from a VERY narrow pull off on Hwy…read more64. It's difficult to see it in its entirety due to vegetation, but there is a trail that leads you down to the base of the falls. It's extremely steep and it would still probably be difficult to capture the full size of this waterfall. Some sources say it is around 200 feet tall while others say it's closer to 250 feet. Just from what I could see from the road, I'd be more inclined to agree with the 250' estimation. It is quite long and dramatic, but then again I'm not exactly sure where the fall begins since the river has quite a few cascades before the first major drop. Cullasaja Falls is the last and largest waterfall along the Cullasaja River. The others include Dry Falls and Bust Yer' But Falls (also known as Quarry Falls). In the Cherokee language, Cullasaja mean the place of honey locust. It sits on the Western side of the Eastern Continental Divide, which means the flow of water will eventually find its way to the Gulf of Mexico. I found a pic of an old postcard of the falls I thought was pretty cool: http://www.moonshiner28.com/moonshiner28photos/Highlands/CullasajaPostCardMirror.jpg THE VERDICT If you are doing a tour of the local waterfalls, add this one to the list. It takes very little effort to view it and has excellent photographing opportunities from the roadway overlook. I would not recommend hiking down the steep trail if you have seniors or small children in your hiking party.

Very hard to get a great view of it. What I could see through the trees is GORGEOUS. I did walk…read moredown a little bit to try and see it better but still didn't get to see it fully. It seemed too dangerous to climb down. It is right of the road.

Knowledgeable guide who delivered a very productive day of smallmouth bass fishing. He is well…read moreequipped. Provided thoughtful instruction that improved my knowledge of fishing

I LOVE kayaking trips with Headwaters! They are the nicest people, shuttle you to let you out and…read morepick you up and shuttle you back, make sure you're safe and understand your paddle route and are always exact hear about the wildlife you see along the way! I would give them ten stars if I could!