Wildflower Hike - Upper to Lower Whitewater Falls

Wildflower Hike - Upper to Lower Whitewater Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Explorer

Event Location:

Nantahala National Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 7 2011 8:00 am >> Sat, May 7 2011 8:24 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 25 2011 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 6 2011 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

12 Hours 24 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

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. Along the way, we should see a spectacular array of wildflowers (at peak bloom), including a rare trillium species.

From the Whitewater Falls parking area, it is a short walk to the tourist overlooks for the Upper Whitewater Falls. We can either have lunch there or keep going and find another spot. 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.

This is a moderate 9 mile hike. We will keep a moderate pace, but will allow time to take in the scenery.

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):

246Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $98.40 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

$2.00 parking fee (per car) at Whitewater Falls parking area

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

Wildflower Hike - Upper to Lower Whitewater Falls - Sat, May 7 2011

Wildflower Hike - Upper to Lower Whitewater Falls