Panther Creek Falls - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Panther Creek Falls |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Georgia |
| Nearby Town: | Tallulah |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | 85N to 985N (turns into 23/441). 16 miles past Cornelia. Left onto Glen Hardman Road. Right onto historic 441 for 1 mile to rec area parking lot. Trailhead is across the street. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 7.20 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Panther Creek Day use area |
| Trails Used: | Panther Creek Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Rivers |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Unknown |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Starting at the day use area, cross old 441 to trailhead. Walk under the highway bridge to get into the forest. The trail goes down to the creek and you pass a small waterflal, which you can hear more than you can see. just before 1 mile look for a double white blaze for a sharp left hand turn. If you miss the turn there is a trail that takes you back (since so many people miss it). At about 1.5 miles you cross a small footbridge. At about 2 miles you start to hike on more rocky cliffs with wire guard fences to help you. At 3.5 miles there is a short side trail that takes you down to Panther Creek Falls. There is a large pool at the bottom of the falls that, when warm, is a nice place to swim. There is a nice clearing here to stop for lunch or to camp. You can either continue on from here to the end of the trail 5.8 miles at Davidsons Creek. Or turn around and hike back to the start for a total of 7.2 miles. |
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2 replies on “Panther Creek Falls - Member Hike”
Looks awesome. Can you camp overnight there?
There is also a panther creek falls in the cohutta wilderness !!It has several trails going in but from hickory creek and Conasauga river is a long hike!!! Best to go in at East cowpen from Blue ridge Ga