Upper White Water Falls - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Upper White Water Falls
Country:	United States
State:	South Carolina
Nearby Town:	Walhalla
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Directions:	From Walhalla, drive north on SC 11 and turn left on to SC 130. Drive 10 miles to the entrance of the Duke Power Bad Creek Hydroelectric Station on the right just before the North Carolina State line. Proceed through the gate, and then follow the signs for two miles to the parking area for the Whitewater Falls and Foothills Trails. The trailhead for Coon Branch is on the left, just before a bridge, about 0.5 mile from the parking area on the Bad Creek Spur Trail.
Total Hike Distance:	6.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate to Difficult
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Bad Creek Parking Lot
Trails Used:	Bad Creek Spur, Foothills Trail, Upper White Water Falls Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Rivers
Management:	Private Property
Contact Information:	Duke Energy, P.O. Box 1006, Charlotte, NC, 28201, Telephone: 800-443-5193.
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers
Road Conditions:	Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	This is one of my most favorite hikes. Not because of the falls but because of the river and the huge boulders along the way. When you get to the White Water River you will cross it using the metal bridge. Take the trail going to the left - up river. For the most part the trail follows the river for a couple of miles. At the upper part of the river you will come across huge boulders making a great bridge to the other side of the river. You will need to cross the river here. The trail is strenuous from here to the top with a lot of stair climbing. The trail ends at the platform overlooking Upper White Water Falls.