Whiteside Mountain Trail

Address: 91-170 Deville Dr, Highlands, NC 28741

Length and Difficulty: 2 miles, moderate

Whiteside Mountain rises to an elevation of 4,930 feet and is about 400 million years old. The mountain’s distinctive rock faces look like sheets of blue-gray ice. A popular short hike, Whiteside Mountain Trail is a loop that runs across the tops of these 750-foot cliffs and offers many outstanding views to the east, south and west. Rare Peregrine falcons and many varieties of colorful wildflowers make their home on this stunning mountain.

Directions: From the intersection of Highway 107 and Highway 64 in Cashiers, drive 4.7 miles west on Highway 64, and turn left on Whiteside Mountain Road at the brown Whiteside Mountain Trail sign. Continue for 1.1 miles, passing Wildcat Cliffs Country Club on the right, and turn into the gravel parking area.