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| Hike Name:
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Panthertown Valley - Panthertown Creek (via Cold Mountain Gap) |
| Country:
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United States |
| State / Region:
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North Carolina |
| Nearby Town:
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Cashiers |
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| Directions:
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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:
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2.50
miles |
| Hike Difficulty:
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Easy to Moderate
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| Permit Required:
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No |
| Hike Starts:
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Cold Mountain Gap |
| Hike Ends:
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Cold Mountain Gap |
| Trails Used:
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Panthertown Creek Trail |
| Hike Type:
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In and Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Back Country Campsites:
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Yes |
| Back Country Water Sources:
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Streams, Rivers |
| Management:
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U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information:
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Nantahala National Forest
Highlands Ranger District
2010 Flat Mountain Rd,
Highlands, N.C. 28741
(828) 526-3765
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| Best Season:
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users:
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Hikers, Dogs, Horses |
| Hike Summary:
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This hike to Panthertown Creek begins at Cold Mountain Gap and desends along a combination of Forest Roads and hiking trails past Schoolhouse Falls and onto the main corridor trail for Panthertown Valley. Panthertown Creek runs between the two main trailheads at Salt Rock and Cold Mountain Gap. |
| Road Conditions:
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Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
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