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Photo Suggestions
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You will be photographing Upper
Whitewater Falls |
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Follow the paved path (about 1/4
mile) to the Upper Overlook - Consider shooting the falls in both Vertical and Horizontal formats - Consider including the wood rail fence in the foreground |
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The paved path is wheel-chair
assessable |
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From the overlook, you can walk
down about 154 wooden steps to the lower overlook and shoot the
falls for a slightly different perspective |
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There is a trail off to the left
from the overlook that is sort of blocked that you can easily step
over - Follow the trail to the top of the falls - do not get close to the falls edge - People have fallen to their deaths by getting too close - You can shoot up the Whitewater River (way back from the falls edge) |
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The upper and lower overlooks are
the only good views of the falls |
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If you are interested in moderate
hiking, you can hike to a overlook of Lower Whitewater falls.
See
South Carolina Trails manual for directions. - There is really only one good overlook |
Driving Tips and Other Information
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From the Intersection of SC Hwy
11 and US Hwy 178 - Holly Springs Grocery on corner |
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Drive South on Hwy 11 (towards
Salem) to SC Hwy 130
and turn left - Approx. 14.6 miles |
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Drive north for about 10 miles on
SC 130, which becomes NC 281 |
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The Whitewater Falls entrance is
on the right approx. 1 miles after driving into North Carolina. |
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Hours: Dawn until dusk,
year-round. - Located in Nantahala National Forest - Restrooms available - Fee: for vehicles with seven passengers or less |
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Bathroom facilities are available |
Information compiled by Bob Spalding