Hike Name: | Panthertown Valley - Panthertown Creek |
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Country: | United States |
State: | North Carolina |
Nearby Town: | Cashiers |
Rating: | |
Directions: | (Salt Rock Gap) - From Cashiers at US 64 stoplight, take US 64 East for two miles to Cedar Creek Road (also known as SR 1120). Turn left onto Cedar Creek Road and go for 2.3 miles to Breedlove Road (SR 1121). Turn Right onto Breedlove Road and go 3.5 miles to a Forest Service gate. The last ½ mile is pretty rough and you may have to walk it – especially in wet or muddy conditions. A four wheel drive vehicle with high clearance is recommended for the last ½ mile, but otherwise a two wheel drive vehicle of any size is fine. |
Total Hike Distance: | 4.20 miles |
Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
Permit Required: | No |
Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
Hike Starts/Ends: | Breedlove Road (Salt Rock Gap) |
Trails Used: | Panthertown Creek Trail |
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 follow a corridor trail through the heart of Panthertown Valley and join up with Panthertown Creek, a shallow stream in the center of the gorge. |
One reply on “Panthertown Valley - Panthertown Creek - Member Hike”
Great report – thanks for posting it – it made us aware of the area.