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Whiteside Mountain

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail

Length
2 miles
Elevation Gain
--
Route Type
out & back

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Location: Whiteside Mountain is located south of U.S. 64 between Highlands and Cashiers.

States: North Carolina
Counties: Jackson

A landmark along the Eastern Continental Divide, Whiteside Mountain rises to an elevation of 4,930 feet. The mountain's cliffs look like sheets of ice draped across the mountain. This magnificent rock is about 390 to 460 million years old.

A 2-mile loop trail climbs above sheer 750-foot high cliffs and offers outstanding views to the east, south, and west. Whiteside Mountain Trail is rated more difficult because of its steepness. 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.

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Allowed Uses:

Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

Rock climbing
Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Thomas Saylors
Nantahala Ranger District
90 Sloan Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-6441
www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc

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Elevation (low): --
Elevation (high): 4930
Elevation (cumulative): --

Part of a Trail System? No
Surface (primary): Soil
Surfaces (additional): Soil

Tread Width (average): 36"
Tread Width (minimum): --
Running length (minimum): --

Tread Grade (average, percent): 12
Tread Grade (maximum): 20
Running length (maximum): --

Cross-slope (average, percent): --
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Certified as an NRT
Aug 6, 1978

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