September 2, 2003
| HIKERS – John Bellamy, Jack Jacobi, Steve Jordan, Wayne Miller, Bob Presley, Dan Ross, Doug Russell, Gerald Shedd, Bob Thompson, .
TRAIL INFO. – Whiteside Mountain is located between Highlands and Cashiers, NC. Highlands Botanical Garden is located on East Main Street, approximately 1/4 mile from the center of town. Another beautiful hiking day! Partly Cloudy – temperature ranged from 72-78 degrees F. Hiking distance 6 miles total. Wildflowers viewed – White snake root, woods aster, coreopsis, heal all, golden rods, golden glo sunflower, starry campion, black-eyed susans, bluets, Joe Pye Weed, Southern Harebells, Asters. Fauna identified – Juncos, Towhee, Belted Kingfisher. |
 A hazy morning on Whiteside Mountain! |
 There are many great views of the rock cliffs. |
 Rail fences allow you to go to the edge of the cliffs. |
 The trails at the Botanical Gardens offer many seasonal wildflowers in bloom. |
 Grass of Parnassus in bloom! |
 Another nice short trail is nearby Sunset Rocks. |
 Exploring Sunset Rocks. |
 Our group photo at Whiteside Mountain. (l-r) Steve Jordan, Dan Ross, Doug Russell, John Bellamy, Bob Presley, Bob Thompson, Jack Jacobi, Wayne Miller, and Gerald Shedd. |