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Hike and swim at Panther Creek Falls: Cancelled due to weather




The Basics:
STATUS: Cancelled - Show on Calendar (until date passes)
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Panther Creek Falls   Hike: Hike and swim at Panther Creek Falls: Cancelled due to weather  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jul 1 2025  10:00 am >> Tue, Jul 1 2025 2:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Jun 17 2025 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jun 30 2025 11:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mahsheed
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

This is an out and back trail in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.  The trailhead is located just off of GA- 23, a few miles south of Tallulah Gorge State Park. 

The trail runs through a hilly, wooded area passing by several small waterfalls.  The main Panther Creek Falls is about 4 miles into the trail.  

There are several tiny creek crossings which don't require anything but a hop over.   We will hike to the largest waterfall (Panther Creek Falls) where we will stop, swim if desired and have lunch. Plan on spending 30 minutes here.

Anticipate a hike of about 2.8 mph.

A bathing suit or towel will be a good idea if you plan to swim.

After lunch, we will turn around and head back to our cars. 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Hiking boots

Snacks/lunch

Cash for parking and carpool. (See parking cost info below.)

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

Hiking Poles

Water shoes  

Bathing suit

Towel


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.

 Parking Cost:

America the Beautiful Passes: Senior, Access, Annual, Military, Gold Star, Veteran, and Golden Age Senior/Access are accepted at this site. Those passes are good for the pass holder and up to three adults per vehicle.

Otherwise, there is a $4 parking fee per car at the trail head.  Day passes can be purchased online using this link Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More. 

The pass must be printed and displayed in the windshield of your car.

 

Note: The parking lot may still be closed and parking on the side of the road may be the only option.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):144Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $57.60 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.