This weeks edition will take riders to the tallest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains; Whitewater Falls. 

Start off in Brevard, NC and head west on US-64 until you reach the intersection of NC-281 near Sapphire.  Turn left onto NC-281 and follow that for about ten miles to the intersection of Wigington Road.  Prior to this intersection, you will pass the entrance to Whitewater Falls on your left.

Turning right onto Wigington Road, take until you intersect with NC-107, turn right and head north towards Cashiers.

Once in Cashiers, turn right onto US-64 and head east, completing the loop.

• Be sure to follow all traffic laws and speed limits.
• Whitewater Falls at 411 feet, is the tallest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains.  There is a visitor access area ($2 fee per car) which you can take a small hike to various spots which overlook the waterfalls. 
• Be sure to stay on the designated trails and not try to wander close to the falls, the fences and warning signs (and the death counter) are there for a reason.
• Off of Wigington Road is a scenic overlook which provides great views of Lake Jocassee and the South Carolina Upstate.
• Off of NC-107 is Silver Run Falls.  Nowhere near the size of Whitewater Falls (25 in height), Silver Run Falls provides visitors with a short, easy hike, and a small pool at its base.  The trailhead is located off NC-107 and there is a small parking area and US Forest Service sign noting the spot.
• There is also a Lower Whitewater Falls located just down from the primary falls.  To get to them, you need to access the Duke Power Bad Creek Project (open 6am-6pm through an automatic gate) take Bad Creek Road to the Foothills Trail trailhead.