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Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform

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Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform

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Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform

Name: Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform
Rating: 2

Recommended by 4 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nantahala National Forest

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Location: Jackson County, North Carolina, United States

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1. Upper & Lower Whitewater Falls via Foothills Trail — Nantahala National Forest

14.5km

04:22

470m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hilliard Falls & Whitewater Falls via Foothills Trail — Nantahala National Forest

23.8km

08:10

740m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Corbin Creek Bridge loop from Salem

8.97km

02:33

200m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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maniboyflex

October 23, 2023

Whitewater Falls is 411 ft high, being the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. The upper platform is the best place to spot amazing views of the waterfall. Due to the humidity that comes from the falls the surrounding vegetation is very diverse, with many wildflowers, salamanders, and berries, depending on the season. The parking lot can be quite busy depending on the day and season, and there is a parking fee of $3 that can only be paid in cash.

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March 15, 2023

There is a parking fee of $3 that can only be paid in cash as far as I have seen. During the week in March it was very empty. The viewing platform seems to be the only good spot to get a view on the waterfall.

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Elevation 760 m

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Location: Jackson County, North Carolina, United States

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Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform

1. Upper & Lower Whitewater Falls via Foothills Trail — Nantahala National Forest

2. Hilliard Falls & Whitewater Falls via Foothills Trail — Nantahala National Forest

3. Corbin Creek Bridge loop from Salem

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