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September 2, 2003

Whiteside Mountain - NC

Distance
6.0 mi

Whiteside Mountain plus the Botanical Gardens trails - Highlands, NC

September 2, 2003

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.

Fauna identified - Juncos, Towhee, Belted Kingfisher.

Hikers (9)

  • John Bellamy
  • Jack Jacobi
  • Steve Jordan
  • Wayne Miller
  • Bob Presley
  • Dan Ross
  • Doug Russell
  • Gerald Shedd
  • Bob Thompson

Flowers in bloom

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

Photos (8)

  • 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.