Cullasaja Falls
Waterfall in Macon County, North Carolina
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Cullasaja Falls (/ˌkuːləˈseɪdʒə/)[1] is a waterfall in southwestern North Carolina. The waterfall is located on the Cullasaja River in the Nantahala National Forest and is part of the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway. Cullasaja comes from a Cherokee word meaning "honey locust place".
| Cullasaja Falls | |
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Cullasaja Falls in the fall | |
 Interactive map of Cullasaja Falls | |
| Location | Macon County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.116397°N 83.269527°W |
| Type | Cascade |
| Total height | 200 ft (61.0 m) - Disputed (see Geology Section) |
Geology
Visiting the falls
It is easy to catch a glimpse of the falls while driving by; however, getting a better view of the falls is not easy. The falls are located beside of a series of blind curves on U.S. 64, with sheer rock cliffs above and below the road. There is only one small pull-off near the falls, but walking on the road puts visitors in danger of being hit by a passing vehicle.
Activities
Though difficult to reach, some use the falls as a place for leisure activities such as swimming (in the pool below) or rappelling.
