Waterfalls #2: Upper Whitewater Falls to Lower Whitewater Falls

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Waterfalls #2: Upper Whitewater Falls to Lower Whitewater Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Oconee State Park, SC

Hike: Waterfalls #2: Upper Whitewater Falls to Lower Whitewater Falls

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 19 2014 9:30 am >> Sun, Oct 19 2014 2:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 13 2014 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 17 2014 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Chad C

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Itinerary:

The second of my planned waterfalls hikes will take us to the Upper and Lower Whitewater falls in North Carolina. This is an intermediate 10 mile hike.

Starting at the Upper Whitewater Falls overlook, we'll begin a steep descent to the Whitewater River. This is around 600 feet in just over half a mile, so be prepared. After that we'll cross over the Whitewater River and follow it to the Lower falls in approx 5 miles.

We'll head back after a short viewing of the falls. The way back is just the same except for the ascent at the end - remember the trail heading down will now be a vertical climb of 500+ feet in about a half mile. The overall elevation is rather flat after the initial descent and ending ascent.

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.

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Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles if you use them.

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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.

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