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WHITEWATER FALLS
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| 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.
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