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WHITEWATER FALLS
LOCATION:  Western North Carolina
HIKE STARTS:  NC 281
HIKE ENDS:  NC 281
TOTAL DISTANCE:  ~5.1 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  Roundtrip, Loop Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Foothills, Spur Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Moderate
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Nantahala NF

HIGHLIGHTS:  Whitewater Falls, also called Upper Falls, is one of the highest falls east of the Rockies at 411 feet. This waterfall is designated a North Carolina Natural Heritage Area and it is accessible via a short 0.2 paved path off NC 281. The Foothills Trail passes near the Upper Whitewater Falls and this route is a loop hike that combines the Foothills Trail with a spur trail that crosses NC 281 near the Whitewater River bridge. There is a designated campsite along the spur trail, and a few other sites that are suitable for small groups that are looking for a nice overnight loop hike in this area.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  January 21, 2001
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  January 21, 2001 (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map (password required), profile map
bulletclick for more information on the Foothills Trail
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bulletclick for Foothills Trail hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick to access the guidebook North Carolina Hiking Trails which has details on this destination
bulletclick for other North Carolina hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick for other hikes in the Nantahala National Forest


 
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