Wildflower Hike - Upper to Lower Whitewater Falls - Sat, Apr 17 2010

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The Basics:
Event Type:		Explorer
Event Location:		Nantahala National Forest
Date(s) & Time:		Sat, Apr 17 2010  8:00 am  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off:		Fri, Apr 16 2010 1:00:00 PM
Event Duration:		All day
Difficulty Rating:		D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):		Ann Howard Ralph Howard You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
Member Cost:		None
Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members & Guests, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:		14
Maximum No. Guests:		1
Minimum Group Size:		4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:		1
Number Registered So Far:		11 / 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 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 to strenuous 7 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. View Larger Map
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):		246Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time:		8:00 am
Carpool Location:		Log in for location
Carpool Directions:		Log in for directions
Carpool Cost:		Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $91.02 (calculated at total miles (246) * $0.370, effective Friday, September 10, 2010). This is based on the current gas, maintenance, and other costs of $0.370 per mile as stated by the IRS & Cars.com. This should be divided by the total number of people in the vehicle (incl driver). For example: With 4 people in the vehicle, the expense per person on this trip would be $22.76 Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.
Notes:
Will this event occur rain or shine? No, not in severe weather. - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in AOC events. - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@atlantaoutdoorclub.com. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Paula Schubert, at content@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
Cost Includes:		Shared gas expenses with carpool driver $2.00 parking fee (per car) at Whitewater Falls parking area
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!