Wildflower Hike - Upper to Lower Whitewater Falls - Sat, Apr 26 2014

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Wildflower Hike - Upper to Lower Whitewater Falls


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Nantahala National Forest
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 26 2014  10:00 am >> Sat, Apr 26 2014 6:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 18 2014 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 25 2014 6:00 pm
Event Duration:10 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Pace:Leisurely
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:14
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 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. 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 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 somewhere along the way.

This is a moderate to strenuous 9 mile hike. This is a leisurely hike - to enjoy the flowers - bring your camera!



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
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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.