Foothills Trail - Section A9 to Whitewater Falls - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Foothills Trail - Section A9 to Whitewater Falls
Country:	United States
State:	North Carolina
Nearby Town:	Cashiers, NC
Rating:
Directions:	From Cashiers, NC, travel south on HWY 107/NC 107 for 7 miles untill you come upon Sloan Bridge Recreation Area on the right hand side.
Total Hike Distance:	11.50 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Sloan Bridge Parking Area
Trails Used:	Foothills Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Rivers, Lakes
Management:	U.S. Forest Service
Contact Information:	Foothill Trail Conference PO Box 3041 Greenville, SC 29602 864-467-9537
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary:	The Hike statrted at the Sloan Bridge Area (A9) towards Whitewater Falls (A8). The trail is well marked and maintained with several great spots for camping in the backcountry. There are small streams in the backcountry to gather water, great source on the side trail to Round Mountain. First we set up camp on Grassy Knob several hundred feet off of the trail, and quite secluded. After setting up camp we moved further along the trail to visit Whitewater Falls. The return trip to the camp after visiting the falls can be moderate with some elevation gain. Packed out the second day back to Sloan Bridge.