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WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN
LOCATION:  Western North Carolina
HIKE STARTS:  SR 1600 (Wildcat Ridge Rd)
HIKE ENDS:  SR 1600 (Wildcat Ridge Rd)
TOTAL DISTANCE:  2.0 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  Roundtrip, Loop Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Whiteside Mountain Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Moderate to Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Nantahala NF

HIGHLIGHTS:  Whiteside Mountain is located a short distance from the communities of Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina and the summit is a popular day-hiking destination for the local residents.  At 4,930 feet, Whiteside Mountain has spectacular views looking east toward Blackrock, Yellow, and Terrapin mountains.  The well-marked, moderately difficult loop trail that traverses its summit offers views to the Chattooga River Valley, and gains about 500' in elevation from the parking area.  Sheer 750' cliffs drop to the valley floor from the ridges along Whiteside Mountain, and are among the highest in Eastern America.

North Carolina Hiking TrailsNorth Carolina Hiking Trails, 4th North Carolina Road Atlas  North Carolina Atlas and Gazetteer

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike to Whiteside Mountain: November 29, 2002
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  November 29, 2002* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map*
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum  
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
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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