Panther Creek Falls Hike & Swim - Fri, Jul 11 2025

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Panther Creek Falls Hike & Swim


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Panther Creek Falls Parking Lot   Hike: Panther Creek Falls Hike & Swim  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jul 11 2025  10:00 am >> Fri, Jul 11 2025 2:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Fri, Jun 27 2025 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jul 11 2025 10:00 am
Event Duration:4 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Gary 'L'
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We'll follow Panther Creek on a rugged creekside trail to the falls and swimming hole.  The trail has spots that are angled and rooty but no major hills.  We will take a long break at lunch for wading or fully dipping into some cooling waters. 


Required Items to Bring:

Hike appropriate footwear
Water/Hydration
Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking Poles
Something to swim in


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take I-985 North which turns into US 23/441. 16 miles past Cornelia, turn left onto Glen Hardman Road, then turn right onto Historic 441 for 1 mile to the Panther Creek Recreation Area parking lot.
* There is a $4 parking fee per car at the trail head. Bring $1 bills if you are driving *

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):148Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $59.20 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.