Upper and Lower Whitewater Falls - Fri, Jun 7 2024

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Upper and Lower Whitewater Falls


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Nantahala National Forest - North Carolina
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jun 7 2024  7:30 am >> Fri, Jun 7 2024 3:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Jun 2 2024 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jun 6 2024 7:00 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:9 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Come along with us to explore the Whitewater Falls area! Whitewater Falls is really two waterfalls: the Upper and the Lower Falls, and together they are the highest set of falls in the East. (411' and 400')

Hiking pace is moderately fast - 2.5 to 3.2 mph.

From the Whitewater Falls parking area, it is a short walk to the tourist overlooks for the Upper Whitewater Falls.  We will then continue down the long winding Foothills Trail into the Whitewater Gorge. We will take a bridge across the Whitewater River and continue to Lower Whitewater Falls. After a break here, we will return the way we came.

We'll have lunch at the second waterfall.

This is a moderate to strenuous 9 mile hike. 

There are restrooms at the trailhead.

Trailhead departure 10AM

Trailhead return 3PM

Carpool return 5:20PM

Qualifications:  2024 D4 experience is required for this hike. 

If there is time - we will have post hike libations at the TH, pack accordingly.


Required Items to Bring:

Water
Hiking shoes or boots
Rain gear
Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles
Camera
Snacks


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

I-85 North to Exit 1 in South Carolina
Travel North on State Hwy 11
Turn Left on SC-130 / W Main St
Continue onto NC-281
The Whitewater Falls entrance is on the right after driving into North Carolina.


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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):260Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $104.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Will this event occur rain or shine? No, not in severe weather.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:


Shared gas expenses with carpool driver

$3.00 parking fee (per car) at Whitewater Falls parking area or National Park Pass.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.