Wet Panthertown Valley w/ 10 Waterfalls DAY HIKE

DUE TO THE RAIN PREDICTIONS AND A HIGH OF ~45F THIS OVERNIGHT BACKPACKER IS NOW A WET DAYHIKE. 

Come and find out why Panthertown Valley (http://www.panthertown.org) is referred to as the Yosemite of the East. 

You need to be comfortable hiking ~12 miles with a few hills. If you are allergic to water, please do not sign up since there are several water crossings (normally ankle to knee depth depending on weather).

The carpool will leave SATURDAY MORNING AT 6:30 AM. For anyone that likes to arrive fashionably late, you will only find a fashionably desolate parking lot. It is about a 2.5 hour drive to Cashiers NC and the west parking lot.  We will start with a view off the Overlook Trail (visibility depends on weather), proceeding to Riding Ford Falls (1), Jaybone Falls (2) & Warden Falls (3).  Next is Schoolhouse Falls (4), Mac's Falls (5), Pothole Falls (6) & the largest; Greenland Creek Falls (7).  Hiking back to the cars we will hit Granny Burrell Falls (8), Frolictown Falls (9) & finally Wilderness Falls (10).  

On the way back home we will make a dinner stop in Clayton. If you were counting that 10 waterfalls.  Panthertown Valley has a maze of trails so we WILL be collecting the group at every intersection.

Most of the hike is pretty easy with a couple of mild climbs.  Being a VALLEY we will be hiking down which means you will have to hike back up!   There are (several) water crossings and few spots on the trail that can be a little challenging navigating over wet rocks by the water.

Dogs are permitted. Aggressive dogs (and backpackers) are not acceptable. If you hate the smell of wet dog, you may want to find another hike since odds are there will be wet dog.

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.

There are bears in the Panthertown Valley.  You do not need to outrun the bear, you just need to outrun the slowest person in the group.