Good luck with Panthertown Valley!
A group of 4 of us went in the valley from Caishers last Halloween. We were wanting to travel down a bit and just come back out for a hour or so of hiking. We ended up running the last bit of it as the sun was coming down and we didn’t want to get caught out in the woods after dark on Halloween….best of all, we didn’t have a single Flashlight!!! haha
All in all, it was one of the best trails I’ve ever done. We went up and over a mountain, walked alongside a beautiful waterfall, Came to a point on top of the mountain and looked out at the whole valley, walked between perfect rows of huge pine trees. It was just beautiful! We definitely plan on going back and doing it again when we can stay the night. I just definitely suggest taking a map so you don’t get off on the wrong trail like we did. There are intersecting trails all over the place!
Have fun, and be sure to post lots of pictures and such when you complete it!