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Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform

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Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform

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  • Location: Jackson County, North Carolina, United States

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    October 23, 2023

    Hiking

    Whitewater Falls is 411 ft high, being the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. The upper platform is the best place to spot amazing views of the waterfall. Due to the humidity that comes from the falls the surrounding vegetation is very diverse, with many wildflowers, salamanders, and berries, depending on the season. The parking lot can be quite busy depending on the day and season, and there is a parking fee of $3 that can only be paid in cash.

    March 15, 2023

    Hiking

    There is a parking fee of $3 that can only be paid in cash as far as I have seen. During the week in March it was very empty. The viewing platform seems to be the only good spot to get a view on the waterfall.
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