Panthertown Valley - Granny Burrell Falls - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Panthertown Valley - Granny Burrell Falls |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Nearby Town: | Cashiers |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | (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: | 6.80 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | SR 1301 (Cold Mountain Gap) |
| Trails Used: | Panthertown Creek, Tuckasegee River, Granny Burrell Falls Trails |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Rivers |
| 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, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | The National Forest Service acquired Panthertown Valley in 1989 from Duke Power in a deal coordinated by the Nature Conservancy. Surprisingly, the area is still relatively wild with no blazes on the trails and only a few primitive campsites. On this hike, you'll have a chance to see the major waterfalls in the valley including Upper and Middle Warden Falls, Schoolhouse Falls and Granny Burrell Falls. The route also takes you past the Sandbar Pool and the only shelter in Panthertown Valley. |
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Trail Map For This AreaTrip Reports
| Date | Rating | Duration | Hiker | |
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July 27, 2003 | |
1 day | The Kidd |
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July 26, 2003 | |
1 day | The Kidd |
2 replies on “Panthertown Valley - Granny Burrell Falls - Member Hike”
I haven’t been up there in over 25 years (while it was private land) and just wear old jeans or somethiing you don’t mind putting holes in and enjoy. You don’t need an inner-tube – just old jeans or bathing suit.
I really enjoy Panthertown! Granny Burrell is very nice, I like how its set back in the woods.
I was wondering- could you slide down it? It looked like it might be worth a try on a tube, but I wanna know if I’m crazy!