Part of our road trip this past weekend took us to a couple of western North Carolina Mountain waterfalls. The one in the photo above is Bridal Veil Falls which is located on Highway 64, west of Highlands, NC, in the Cullasaja Gorge of the Nantahala National Forest (map.)
These falls are unique because a rock overhang allows you to drive your car behind them on a portion of old Highway 64. From the rock overhang to the ground it’s about 60 feet and there is another 60 feet or so of steep rock above the overhang for a total falls height of approximately 120 feet.
Of course the name originated from the thin white water “veil” in front of the old road. This photo shows the falls at the edge of the overhang taken from the ground below.
The drive on 64 through the Cullasaja Gorge is beautiful and if you’re ever in the area and have the time it’s highly recommended.
Post processing included a little white balance adjustment in Lightroom 2, sharpening and shadow/highlight adjustment in Photoshop CS4.
Looks like a great area Earl – nice shot. I wonder how many Bridal Veil falls there are in the US? Seems like a common name. I know we have one here in MI, and have read of others.
@Mark – I’ve heard of two other Bridal Veil Falls besides this NC one…I guess that would be three others now since you say there’s one in MI. :-)
There may be one per state for all I know!