Near Upper Whitewater Falls from Lower Trailhead
Small Waterfall on Trail
Near Upper Whitewater Falls from Lower Trailhead
Upper Whitewater Falls

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Route

Upper Whitewater Falls from Lower Trailhead

5.0 (1 Rating)
Upper Whitewater Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls east of the Mississippi, with a total drop of 411 feet.
5.8
mi
Distance
1,130
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.75mi
Distance
1,130ft
Elevation Gain
1,130ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
2,568ft
High Point
1,858ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The trail is mostly singletrack, with a number of creek crossings and small waterfalls before arriving at the spectacular Upper Whitewater Falls. Mostly managable, with moderate elevation change. Trail is in good condition. Some portions do have steps, and the final push to the falls is on wooden steps.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

Lower Whitewater Falls Hike

Hike Route

Lower Whitewater Falls Hike

Family Friendly
moderate
4.24 mi
+936 ft
Upper Whitewater Falls Hike

Hike Route

Upper Whitewater Falls Hike

Views
easy
1.19 mi
+256 ft
Fish Hatchery to Ellicott Rock Loop

Hike Route

Fish Hatchery to Ellicott Rock Loop

Birding
strenuous
15.87 mi
+2,225 ft
Rainbow Falls + Turtleback Falls

Hike Route

Rainbow Falls + Turtleback Falls

Waterfall
easy
1.75 mi
+345 ft
High Hampton Inn to Chimney Top Peak

Hike Route

High Hampton Inn to Chimney Top Peak

Birding
extreme
4.13 mi
+1,312 ft
Flatlander's Loop

Hike Route

Flatlander's Loop

Birding
easy
3.07 mi
+263 ft
Contributors
Frank Berry