Upper Whitewater Falls to Lower Whitewater Falls

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Upper Whitewater Falls to Lower Whitewater Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Oconee State Park, SC

Hike: Upper Whitewater Falls to Lower Whitewater Falls

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jan 3 2014 9:30 am >> Fri, Jan 3 2014 2:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Fri, Dec 27 2013 5:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jan 2 2014 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Chad C
John Stirman

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

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Itinerary:

From Oconee State Park we'll journey down over 600 feet beside the Upper Whitewater Falls to an enjoyable hike towards the Lower Whitewater Falls in NC.

http://www.foothillstrail.org/index.php?page=trail-overview

This is an intermediate in & out hike - about 10 miles total. Not a lot of elevation change except the .6 miles at the beginning & end.

We will start at the beautiful Upper Whitewater Falls overlook. This is one of the highest waterfalls in the East. We then begin a steep descent to the Whitewater River. This is approx. 600 feet in .6 miles. (Remember you have to come back up.) We then take a steel bridge across Whitewater River. After that there are a series of ladder bridges, streams, & boulders as the trail follows the river. This part of the trail has very interesting terrain, but not a lot of elevation change. We'll end in approx. 5 miles at the Lower Falls Overlook which is equally as pretty as the upper falls. There we'll have lunch on the viewing platform. We may decide to take some spur trails, if time & energy permit.

Please be aware of the possibility of weather conditions in the region. We will attempt to do the hike in MOST conditions, and will make a final decision on the hike early Friday AM.

***Very special thanks the Beth Hemann for allowing us to use her most excellent itinerary!

Required Items to Bring:

Bring plenty of fluids, snack lunch and layers of clothes, & sturdy hiking boots

Light-weight hiking shoes are not recommended for this hike.

Don't forget dry socks as we will be around water.

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

Trekking poles if you use them.

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpool: 7:00 am at Indian Trail Park & Ride off I-85

Driving time approx 2.5 hrs each way.

Directions to the Trail Head From Atlanta: I-85 North to SC 11 North. After about 13 miles turn left onto SC 130. Drive 10.5 and enter North Carolina. Watch for a sign directing you to Whitewater Falls and turn right to the parking area.

Fees: There is a $2 per-car fee at the Upper Falls parking lot. Please remember to split gas costs with your driver.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

240Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $96.00 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:

***Very special thanks the Beth Hemann for allowing us to use her most excellent itinerary!***

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