5/20/03
| hikers – John Bellamy, Steve Jordan, Bob Presley, Tony Presley, Wayne Miller, Dan Ross, Doug Russell, David Whitaker
Trail access Sloan’s Bridge Parking Lot – SC Hwy. 107 north of Walhalla, SC. The hike from Sloan’s Bridge to Upper Whitewater Falls is a moderately difficult hike of 11 mi. round trip. Another beautiful hiking day! Mostly cloudy – temperature ranged from 58-68 degrees F.. Wildflowers viewed – Trillium (Catesbys and Vasey’s) , Foam Flower, Golden Alexander,Solomon’s Seal & False Solomon’s Seal, Lizard’s Tail,Woodland Bluets, Goose Berries, Buck Berries, . Twisted Stalk, Cherokee Rose- among others. Birds identified – Cooper’s Hawk, Bard Owl, Pileated Woodpecker, Oven Bird, Hooded Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Red-eyed Vireo, Summer Tanager, Indigo Bunting. |
 The sign at Sloan’s Bridge |
 We crossed the state line into N.C. between Soan’s Bridge and Whitewater Falls. |
 Whitewater River above the falls. |
 Recent trail improvements include benches about a mile or two from the falls. |
 Magnificent Whiterwater Falls! |
 Clear warning! |
 Our group at Whitewater Falls. (l-r) Tony Presley, David Whitaker, Wayne Miller, Bob Presley, Dan Ross, Doug Russell, John Bellamy, and Steve Jordan. |