Fall Backpacking

Come and find out why Panthertown Valley (http://www.panthertown.org) is referred to as the Yosemite of the East.  This backpacking event is great for anyone that is new to backpacking.  

Panthertown Valley has a maze of trails.  The trails are well maintained with abundant natural beauty.  

So will depart the Park and Ride on 85 north and head up to Saltrock Gap trailhead.  Should get there around 10:30 or so.  

Now here is the exploratory part of the trip.  We can chose a variety of ways in.  I have only been here one time and found some cool camps sites off Panthertown near a very small pond.  If that spot is already taken we can keep going and head down to Schoolhouse falls and check out some spots there.  We can then set up camp and then either chill at camp and or then day hike around to where ever the group wants to go.  This is really a trip that will be decided on the fly once we get there.  

 If you have been to Panthertown Valley then of course feel free to bring ideas as well.

Dogs are allowed on the event but must be able to handle the hike and behave around people and other dogs. 

I85 North => I985 / US23 North ~95 miles

Turn RIGHT onto State Hwy 106 for ~15 miles (This road is just before you reach NC)

Turn Right onto US 64 E for ~12 miles.

Past Cashiers Turn LEFT on Cedar Creek Rd

Turn Right on Breedlove Rd

When the Pavement Turns to Gravel, you are almost there.  IF you go too far there is a cliff.  

The coordinates are 35.168293 (Latitude) & -83.039846 (Longitude).  If you plan to drive and meet us there or lead a carpool, please be familiar with the route.  Cell phone coverage is spotty near Cashiers.  

Please note serious chance of rain (i.e., 40% of more), may cause us to postpone the event.  We will evaluate this the week of the event and keep everyone posted if there is a chance of such.  Thank you for your understanding.