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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 ![]() You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ![]() | ||||
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. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | ![]() | I-85 North to Exit 1 in South Carolina | ![]() | ||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | ![]() | 260Mile(s) | |||||
Carpool Departure Time: | ![]() | 7:30 am | |||||
Carpool Location: | ![]() | Log in for location | |||||
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: | ![]() |
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |