Whitewater Falls (North Carolina)
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Whitewater Falls is a series of waterfalls and cascades on the Whitewater River in North Carolina and South Carolina. Over the {{convert|3.5|mi|km|abbr=on}} course of the river between the two falls, the Whitewater River drops {{convert|1500|ft|m|abbr=on}}, and crosses the state border. Both Falls can be hiked to via the Foothills Trail or spur trails.
Lookouts allow you to view both falls.
- Upper Whitewater Falls - the taller of the two falls {{convert|411|ft|m|abbr=on}}, Nantahala National Forest, Jackson County, North Carolina
According to the U.S. Forest Service, "With a 411-foot plunge, Upper Whitewater Falls in North Carolina is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies."[https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48666 U.S. Forest Service]
- Lower Whitewater Falls - the shorter of the two falls {{convert|200|ft|m|abbr=on}}, Sumter National Forest, Oconee County, South Carolina
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External links
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- [http://www.alleneasler.com/lowerwhite.html Description and photos of Lower Whitewater Falls from SCwaterfalls website]
- [http://www.alleneasler.com/whitewater.html Description and photos of Upper Whitewater Falls from SCwaterfalls website]
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Category:Protected areas of Oconee County, South Carolina
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