Located between Highlands and Cashiers at the overlook, Whiteside Mountain is part of the National Forest Service. 'A landmark along the Eastern Continental Divide, Whiteside Mountain rises to an elevation of 4,930 feet.
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'The mountain's cliffs look like sheets of ice draped across the mountain. This magnificent rock is about 390 to 460 million years old.' National Forest Service
A 2-mile loop trail climbs above sheer 750-foot high cliffs and offers outstanding views to the east, south and west. Whiteside Mountain Trail is rated "more difficult" because of its steepness. Along your journey to the top, you can spot a variety of wildflowers-including false Solomons seal, white snakeroot, dwarf dandelion, speckled wood-lily and wood betony.
During the spring and summer, you may see peregrine falcons flying above or sitting on rock outcrops. Through the endangered species program, the falcon was reintroduced in 1985 to Whiteside Mountain, part of the bird's native range.
From January until summer, peregrines-one of the world's fastest and most beautiful birds-return annually to nest on rock ledges.' National Forest Service
Whiteside Mountain had some great long-range views today. At an elevation of 4,930 ft. high, it sits along the Eastern Continental Divide and the mountain features 750 ft. high cliffs. Video: Rodney Mykisen