Panther Creek Falls and Lunch - Sat, May 9 2026

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Panther Creek Falls and Lunch


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Panther Creek Recreation Area   Hike: Panther Creek Falls and Lunch  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 9 2026  10:00 am >> Sat, May 9 2026 3:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, May 6 2026 7:53 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, May 9 2026 8:00 am
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mike S
Kym
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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: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's enjoy a scenic hike to beautiful Panther Creek Falls, and lunch at the falls.��

The plan is to depart from the Panther Creek trailhead at 10:00 AM.� We'll keep a moderate pace out to the falls.� There is some elevation change and it is about 3.5 miles to the falls.� If you have not been to Panther Creek Falls before, the last .25 mile includes some narrow, rocky ledges.� These are sometimes slick.� But, there are secure guy-lines and it is very doable.� If you have any concerns, feel free to call the trip leader.

Assuming the weather is nice, we'll hang out at the falls for a while and enjoy a beautiful spring day.� Bring a lunch and something to sit on with you and we'll enjoy some comradery.� How long we stay at the falls will be dependent on the weather.

We'll then return to the trail head, retracing our steps.� We plan to be back to the parking area by 3:00.

This will be a no- rush hike to enjoy the walk in the woods and the rushing creek.� Be prepared to tackle a few short technical sections during the hike.

There is a restroom at the trailhead parking area.

Plan for a $4 parking fee.� You can pay it on your phone.

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Required Items to Bring:

Water

Hiking boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles

Camp chair or something to sit on


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.

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Physical Address:�3995 Old Historic 441, Turnerville, GA

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** There is a $4 parking fee per car�at the trail head. **


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