Lower Whitewater Falls is part of a seris of the highest falls in eastern North America, composing a 200 ft drop of a beautiful waterfall in amongst forest. Due to its height and to avoid accidents, there is no trail to the falls, but the platform offers stunning views.

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#1.

Foothills Trail: Bad Creek to Lower Whitewater and Hilliard Falls

21.1km

07:34

760m

Hike 13.1 miles (21.1 km) on the difficult Foothills Trail from Bad Creek, featuring Lower Whitewater and Hilliard Falls.

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Lower Whitewater Falls Trail

3.42km

01:03

110m

150m

Hike the easy 2.1-mile Lower Whitewater Falls Trail to a spectacular 200-foot waterfall, gaining 367 feet in about an hour.

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Lower Whitewater Falls Trail

6.77km

02:00

100m

360m

Hike the easy 4.2-mile Lower Whitewater Falls Trail to a stunning 200-foot waterfall viewpoint in Nantahala National Forest.

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Elevation 560 m

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Thursday 2 April

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Location: Oconee County, South Carolina, United States

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Lower Whitewater Falls Viewpoint

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Foothills Trail: Bad Creek to Lower Whitewater and Hilliard Falls

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Lower Whitewater Falls Trail

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Lower Whitewater Falls Trail

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