Lower Whitewater Falls (4.0 miles; d=6.00)
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My hike to the overlook of Lower Whitewater Falls as depicted a la Google Earth...
Lower Whitewater Falls Hike Route Map
My (approximate) Route...
Bad Creek Foothills Trail Access
Descending from my home at 3,000' to the trailhead elevation below 1,900' was like driving into late spring. I was enthralled, as I am every year, with the vibrant and full foliage...
Bad Creek Foothills Trail Access
1.7 miles to the falls...that is if you believe this particular sign...
Bad Creek Spur Trail Whitewater River Crossing
The panorama of the river from between the bridges...
Bad Creek Spur-Foothills Trail Junction
Immediately after the crossing there is a collection of signs where the spur trail meets the 80-mile long Foothills Trail arriving from Upper Whitewater Falls to the north...
Bad Creek Spur-Foothills Trail Junction
My first clue that the hike might be a bit longer than I expected. The sign at the parking area said it was 1.7 miles to the falls...now, 0.7 miles in, the sign states I am still 1.7 away...