Panthertown Valley - Devil's Elbow - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Panthertown Valley - Devil's Elbow |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Nearby Town: | Cashiers |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | PARKING: (Cold Mountain Gap) - From Cashiers at US 64 stoplight, head east for 13 miles to NC 281 north. (Make sure not to take NC 281 south which you will hit first.) Take NC 281 north toward Lake Toxaway and continue 0.8 miles to Cold Mountain Road (SR 1301). Turn left onto Cold Mountain Road (SR 1301) and continue 5.8 miles to a sharp left turn at Canaan Land (private property). Follow the turn 0.1 mile, then turn right 0.1 miles to the parking area for Panthertown Valley. The National Forest Service has signs that direct you to the lot. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 3.80 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Cold Mountain Gap |
| Trails Used: | Trail 448 |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Nantahala National Forest Highlands Ranger District 2010 Flat Mountain Rd, Highlands, N.C. 28741 (828) 526-3765 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Bikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This hike in Panthertown Valley starts at the Cold Mountain Gap trailhead and descends to the main corridor trail to pick-up Trail 448 just before a wooden bridge and left turn to Schoolhouse Falls. Trail 448 breaks to the right just before the bridge and heads north across Little Green Creek and begins a wide decent up Devil's Elbow. There are obstructed summer views from the summit but some mountains can be seen in the distance. |
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