Whiteside Mountain: Home to the 'Shadow of the Bear" is situated along the Eastern Continental Divide. This land, once part of the Cherokee Nation, offers grand vistas from its shear granite cliffs to the valleys which lie nearly 5,000 feet below. Watch closely to glimpse peregrine falcons soaring overhead.

Directions

From the corner of Main Street and NC 106 in Highlands, follow US 64 East for 5.4 miles. Turn right onto Whiteside Mt. Rd. (SR 1600). There is a sign for Whiteside Mountain Recreation Area. Follow for 1 mile to the signed parking area on the left. There is a $2.00/day area use fee at Whiteside Mountain Recreation Area.