Whitewater Falls (in NC)

This was part of our US 64 waterfall trek in NC.  We continued on down NC 107 and saw a sign that said Whitewater Falls, so OF COURSE we checked that one out too! This one is obviously a show piece. There's a large, paved parking area and real bathrooms. There's a $2 parking fee. The sign says the trail is .5 miles - but that must be the total length, out and back, because it was a short, easy, paved trail that goes a bit uphill, but not at all difficult.

 

These are on Whitewater River

 

The trail ends at a nice view spot, and there are steps down to the base of the falls and to the Foothills Trail, but we didn't do those. A website I had checked said it's 154 steps down.

GPS: 35°1'44"N 83°0'57"W (parking)

GPS: 35°2'0"N 83°0'59"W

 

 

Directions and Information: from Clayton, GA

• north on US 441 to Franklin, NC
• east on US 64
• in Highlands, NC just continue east on several road
• at end of Bull Pen Rd, south on route 107
• after you enter SC you'll see the sign for Whitewater Falls, which is back in NC
• follow the signs to Whitewater Falls

Note: from Whitewater Falls there are several ways to get back to Georgia. Check the maps to find the one best for where you need to get to.