Cascade Conundrum
With so many magnificent waterfalls in one place, how to choose which ones to visit?
by Sean McCambridge
December 14, 2006
The path to Dry Falls, near Highlands, leads behind the fall itself, which is a blast. Watch out, though, it can by windy and wet!
You've come to Cashiers for a little quiet time, a little mountain repose. You've made peace with the wilderness; you've purged your inner demons. But now you want some adventure!
Western North Carolina offers some of the finest waterfall watching in the East. With more than twenty falls within thirty minutes of the Cashiers crossroads, where do you even begin?
Ask yourself a few questions:
- How much walking/hiking (if any) am I ready for?
- Would I like to get away from the crowd, or am I looking for a more "civilized" outing?
- How much time do I have for this excursion?
These are just a few of the variables to consider in planning your waterfall adventure.
Of course, you might be the type who is looking for something a bit more spontaneous. Why not take a look at the GoCashiers Map of Waterfalls and pick one -- or two, or three? Do some reserach, though. There are plenty of places to get lost in these woods (just about anywhere in Panthertown Valley).