Upper Whitewater Falls (base hike)
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Upper Whitewater Falls Base Hike Route Map
The approximate route of my hike to the base of Upper Whitewater Falls as depicted a la Google Earth...
Foothills Trail Trailhead - Highway 281
The trailhead I'd be using on this hike is located just south of the Whitewater Falls Recreation Area access road.
The path began its descent right away, twisting its way through the forest...
A nice little bridge makes crossing this ravine easier...
Before long I passed the access trail to the Whitewater Falls parking area...
Rhododendron maximum
Things get a bit steeper about a half mile in...
Cutting through the greenery...
Winding along the steep upper slopes of the river gorge...
Foothills-Whitewater Falls Trail Junction
A bit over 3/4 of a mile in I reached the spur path up to the Whitewater Falls Overlook. I decided I'd make the quick trip up to have a look at the falls from above before heading down to the river...
Tunneling beneath the rhododendron...
Stairs...lots of them...