Scenic Drives near Western NC Mtns, North Carolina

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Scenic drives to consider in the Western NC Mtns area are listed below. Click on any scenic byway or backway listed below for complete information.

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More Info Mountain Waters Scenic Byway

Allow 3 to 5 hours to tour this Byway.
61 miles (98 km)

Located in western North Carolina, this byway offers a year-round visual experience. The first part of this 61.3-mile trail travels through the Cullasaja Gorge, paralleling the Cullasaja River. Along this roadway, you will see beautiful waterfalls, such as Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls, and Cullasaja...

More Info Nantahala Byway

1.5 hours
43 miles (69 km)

Embedded in the Nanatahala National Forest are 43 miles that make up the Nantahala Scenic Byway. This byway is named for Nantahala Gorge, and passes through 20 miles of it.As a world-class white water rafting spot, Nantahala Gorge attracts visitors year-round. Canoeing and Kayaking enthusiasts find ...

More Info Pacolet River Byway

20 minutes
10 miles (16 km)

The Pacolet River Byway begins at the South Carolina state line and traces its way through the Tryon Thermal Belt, an area with an unusual climate that is usually free from dew or frost. The route crosses the Pacolet River several times and runs parallel with the Saluda Grade, the steepest mainline ...

More Info Waterfall Byway

3.5 hours
98 miles (157 km)

This aptly named byway winds its way through "the land of waterfalls". Beginning north of Rosman, North Carolina, the byway route passes through lands full of scenic wonder and historical significance. Bridal Veil Falls is a spectacular, 120 foot drop into the Cullasaja River below and nearby Dry ...

More Info Whitewater Way

20 minutes
9 miles (14 km)

Drive through the Whitewater Way and let all of your senses be treated to North Carolina's wilderness at its most exuberant. Drastic changes in elevation, heavy precipitation, and dense foliage make the Whitewater Way a trip through some of the most striking and lively scenery in North Carolina. Th...

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