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Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform

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Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform

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Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform

Recommended by 4 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Nantahala National Forest

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

    14.5km

    04:22

    470m

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

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

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

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    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.

      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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