Nantahala National Forest driving roads

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Cullasaja Gorge (US 64) drops out of Highlands past waterfalls in its first several miles, and has real, recent storm-damage closure history — check current North Carolina conditions before a trip, not just seasonal weather.

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Cullasaja Gorge · US 6413.6 mi · Technical · Difficulty 2/3US 64 from Highlands toward Franklin, dropping through the Cullasaja River Gorge past multiple waterfalls in the first several miles. Part of the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway, with real, recent closure history from storm damage.

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