Upper Whitewater Falls to Hilliard Falls Hike & Swim - Sat, Sep 3 2016

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Upper Whitewater Falls to Hilliard Falls Hike & Swim


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Bad Creek Rd, Salem, SC   Hike: Upper Whitewater Falls to Hilliard Falls Hike & Swim  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 3 2016  7:30 am >> Sat, Sep 3 2016 7:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Aug 23 2016 8:07 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 2 2016 5:00 pm
Event Duration:Per Itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:13 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Beth H
Laura X
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Member Cost:$2.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This is a nice warm weather hike as it passes over serveral water sources. There is  a very short (about 1 mile) shuttle. We will start from the parking area for Upper Whitewater Falls (The highest waterfall in the Eastern US). After stopping for a beautiful view & pictures at the platforms the trail descends down to the Whitewater River where it follows alongside the river for awhile. The next stop is Thompson River where we will stop & cool our feet. Then we have a 400 foot climb to a ridge top before descending to the spur trail for Hilliard Falls. You can walk or swim under the falls, which descends into 3 pools. We will return to Thompson river, but this time continue on to Bad Creek where we will have our shuttle cars.

This will be a moderately paced hike meant to enjoy the water features.

We will stop for dinner in SC before getting on I-85 back to Atlanta. If you do not want to join us, please carpool accordingly.


Required Items to Bring:

Water - if you have a filter this is an ideal hike to bring it on.

Snacks

$ for carpool

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

Waterproof boots

water shoes

bathing suit

towel


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Indian Trail travel I-85 North approx 78 miles to SC 11 (Exit 1).

Go North on SC 11 approx 32 miles  and then turn left on to SC 130. 

After about 10 miles look for the entrance of the Duke Power Bad Creek Hydroelectric Station on the right. (If you see the North Carolina State line you missed it).

Go through the guard gate and drive 2 miles following the signs for the Foothills Trail.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):250Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $100.00 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:
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Member Cost:$2.00/Person
Cost Includes:

$2 per car parking at Upper Whitewater Falls

Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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