Hiking counterclockwise climbs the steep part first. has the highest sheer cliffs in the Eastern US. Beautiful hike! Loved this trail!! Trail Head: Whiteside Mt. Beautiful, Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail. Beautiful views and frozen Last time I went it was very packed with people, but normally you have good separation and distance from people. Based on Redfin's Hendersonville data, we estimate the home's value is $388,425. Whiteside Mountain: 2 miles (round trip). It's a two-mile, family/pet-friendly loop. If you reach the sign for the entrance to the Whiteside Mountain Trail, you have gone too far. Great hike with amazing views. The left path is an easier ascent, whereas the right path is steep with lots of step ups. To access the hiking trail, enter the Wildcat Cliffs Country Club development via Whiteside Mountain Road. This is a fee area, and there’s a restroom located in the parking area. Waterfalls 4 year old and 6 year old did it. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. There was snow and ice on the ground (proceed with caution) but the hike was definitely worth it. The adventure begins at the Whiteside Mountain trailhead near Highlands, NC (view maps and driving directions). Parking fills up quickly. Wonderful views even while it was foggy, will be back! The awesome rock faces of Whiteside Mountain are accessible from a beautiful 1.1 mile loop trail which takes the hiker across the tops of Whiteside Cliffs. You don’t want to miss this breathtaking view! No snow, then keep going! Attractions: A two-mile loop trail climbs above the sheer 750-foot high cliffs and offers outstanding views to the east, south, and west. Took my best friend and dog with me, it was kind of slippery from snow and ice so be careful for the time being. Lovely views along the way, make sure to read about the rescue at Fools Rock. The sound of the wind at the top sounded like a freight train. 211 Whiteside Mountain Trl was built in 2002. Whiteside Mountain Trail is rated more difficult because of its steepness. Whiteside Mountain The trail takes you on a hike to 4,940 ft. elev. I wouldn't want to drive all the way here, then can't hike because of no parking. get to the top to see the sun come up. Due to erosion, Whiteside Mountain now boasts the highest vertical cliffs in the eastern United States—about 1,800 feet. Put on some good hiking shoes, it is long and gets steep but well worth it, If you want to see the sunrise in the Western North Carolina mountains this is a great place to do it. Whiteside Mountain Hike This excellent loop, designated a National Recreation Trail, climbs to the top of Whiteside Mountain, with its spectacular 700 ft high cliff walls lofting the hiker for amazing views. Navigate your way to insane views on the precipice of Devil's Courthouse on this mile side trail to the popular Whiteside Mountain loop trail. along the eastern Continental Divide, which offers spectacular views from a high ridge top, 2,100' above the valley floor. Giving it a 4-star bc I wasn't able to do the whole loop due to the ice. It's a loop trail, so you can start from the left path or the right path. Hiking Whiteside Mountain is one of the most popular activities in the area, and the trail parking lot for the mountain is just seven miles northwest of the hotel.The two-mile hike is described as being easy to moderately difficult, but well worth the incredible sights available from multiple viewpoints at the top. This peak, Whiteside Mountain Trail is a must-do when in Highlands/Cashiers. Whiteside Mountain: the hike The adventure begins at a trailhead northeast of downtown Highlands (view maps and driving directions), hiking eastbound. Spectacle views once to the top. A landmark along the Eastern Continental Divide, Whiteside Mountain rises to an elevation of 4,930 feet. It is just 1 mile off Highway 64 on Whiteside Mountain Road. The parking lot for the Whiteside Mountain loop trail is located at 170 Deville Drive in Highlands North Carolina. Nestled in the Nantahala National Forest of North Carolina, for most of a half mile you get view after view, each better than the last. Directions from Highlands, NC: Located between Highlands and Cashiers off US 64. Whiteside Mountain Trail is rated "more difficult" because of its steepness. It was cloudy so we had zero view but it was still beautiful. Turn right at the sign onto Whiteside Mountain Road. Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail is a 1.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Highlands, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Go left on the trail where it splits for an easier ascent. Hike Along The Tallest Cliffs In North Carolina On The Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. This magnificent rock is about 390 to 460 million years old. There is a steep section but if you hike the trail clockwise it's a gradual ascent then a steep decline at the end. As stated in other comments, staying left (clockwise) is easier ascent to top. I can't say enough good things about Whiteside Mountain. Beautiful blue sky and amazing views. Very easy and def recommend starting from the left and going clockwise. 211 Whiteside Mountain Trl is a house in Hendersonville, NC 28792. Icy, yes. There is at least one ten pitch climb of over 750 feet on the mountain. Distance Aprox. This hike is one of the best mountain hikes in this part of North Carolina. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. It has some of the highest sheer cliffs east of the Mississippi, at 1,000 feet. The overlook will be on the right. The trail on the right with the rock steps is the steeper ascent. Take a camera, as the cliff-top views are lined with beautiful mountain laurel which blooms in mid-June. Excellent panoramic views. Went after 3pm, there were a few people there and some with small children. Whiteside Mountain Trail With sheer, vertical cliffs that tower above the valley below, this trail features one of the county’s most recognizable peaks. Hiked this on Dec 29. Geologists estimate the mountain to be more than four hundred million years old. Whiteside Mountain is one of the most spectacular peaks not just in the Southern Appalachians, but on the entire east coast. The overlook, which is not marked, will be on the left. Lookouts in multiple places,see for miles. Various side trails circumvent the fences so be careful if you choose to approach the edge on any of the side trails. I'd take the left path up, go across the top to see the different views, then either descend the hard way down, or retrace my steps and go back down the easier path. We brought our 4 month old puppy who do great. Hiked in the snow yesterday. Tourist hiker here... this is a great trail with excellent views BUT if the trail has snow and icy, go left as others suggest, go see the views and then go back down the way you came up. They enjoyed navigating the snow and ice. Enjoy some of the best views in the Nantahala National Forest on Whiteside Mountain, then get lost (literally) along the way to … It takes a bit of work if you don't have a 4x4 but you can def make it without. It wasn’t until 1883 that Highlands semi-civilized Whiteside Mountain by building a road to it from Fifth Street. Gets very muddy after rain. The mountain's cliffs look like sheets of ice draped across the mountain. $3 per vehicle and an additional $1 per person. A National Recreation Trail, this loop climbs an old roadbed and travels along the brink of some of the East's most spectacular cliffs. Whiteside Mountain is absolutely breathtaking! The hike follows a wide gravel roadbed eastbound, and turns right at.1 mile to follow the Whiteside Loop in a counter-clockwise direction, following blue trail blazes. A little icy in spots on the way down.. Our dog loved it too. Whiteside Mountain Hike A landmark in the Nantahala National Forest, Whiteside Mountain rises to an elevation of 4,930 feet. Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail is a pet-friendly hike in Nantahala National Forest. I love this hike. Recommend going clockwise to be going down the steepest part. (We did) Once at the top, your rewarded with 360 degree views of the valley below. 1/2 mile one way. The road to Whiteside Mountain is located on Highway 64 4.6 miles west of Cashiers and 5.5 miles east of Highlands at the Jackson/Macon county line. This trail is suitable for all hiking levels, but can be tricky when it's icy. Let the world see your experience through your eyes. Named for these cliffs, the mountains side does look "white" from a distance with sun shining on the light gray granite. The ground was extremely icey and kind of dangerous. I brought 6 teenage girls and the length was perfect. I wouldn’t recommend bringing dogs or small children while there is snow and ice on the ground. Great views. The sparkling white cliffs of Whiteside Mountain, in the Nantahala National Forest near Highlands, North Carolina, have long been a landmark along the eastern continental divide. I agree with the other comments below - start the loop on the left hand side. Must wear snow boots! The outside shower and toilet have some pretty spectacular views! It was nice at certain points though. Go one mile to a well-marked parking area on the left. Take a camera, as the cliff-top views are lined with beautiful mountain laurel which blooms in mid-june. Going left is easier than right when there is snow and ice. We were at the trailhead by 6:40am and had plenary of time to Whiteside Mountain Trail: Located between Cashiers and Highlands North Carolina, the 2 mile Whiteside Mountain Trail is rated "more difficult".Climbing above Whiteside Mountain's 750' high cliffs (the highest cliffs in Eastern North America), Whiteside Mountain Trail forms a loop and offers great views into South Carolina and over the Chattooga River headwaters, 2,100' below. more. Also, there is parking, but the later in the day you go, the less parking spot you'll find. Great views and well worth the effort. Can’t wait to go back on a sunny day! Either go UP the icy left portion of the trail or avoid it entirely by ascending and descending the switch-backy trail to the right hand of the loop. Great! Just west of the Jackson/Macon County line, turn onto Whiteside Mountain Road (SR# 1690), a large brown state … A national recreation trail, making a 2-mile loop, winds to the 4,930-foot summit. From Highlands - Travel east on Highway 64 for just over 5 miles, shortly past the sign to the Whiteside Mountain Trail and just over the Jackson County line. Over in Jackson County between Cashiers and the Georgia border is an enormous mountain named for the towering white cliffs seen for miles and miles on its facade. Virtual Tour of Whiteside Mountain. Great trail! We did clockwise this trip and came down the steeper side. Along your journey to the top, you can spot a variety of wildflowers-including false Solomons seal, white snakeroot, dwarf dandelion, speckled wood-lily and wood betony. Hiked clockwise as suggested and it was easier on the up hike than down. Worked well since I’d rather climb up icy steps than climb down. Many nice rocky places to stop for great views. Description. Satulah Mountain Summit: The trail is a short hike down an old road bed to the summit, which is 4543 ft. The mountain’s cliffs look like sheets of ice draped across the mountain. Whiteside Mountain located between Highlands and Cashiers, NC, is a very popular short hike. It was too icy and treacherous. I recommend going left up the gravel path because it allows a build up in regards to the views... you'll get the biggest and best views last if you go left when given… Whiteside Mt. Not easy but not difficult either. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. This is a self service fee location. Whiteside Mountain. Arrive early (during summer months). Please choose a different date. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. :). Some Ice sheets. It is a beautiful hike with amazing views and worth the visit! 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