Panther Creek Falls Hike & Swim

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Panther Creek Falls Hike & Swim

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

3995 Old Historic 441 Turnerville GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 11 2026 9:00 am >> Sat, Jul 11 2026 2:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jul 2 2026 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 10 2026 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Clay Davies
Tami S.

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Please join me to hike along Panther Creek trail to the Upper Falls. It is a 3.5 mile in/ out hike for a total of 7+ miles. The hike is scenic, the trail has some roots, rocks and a modest elevation, much of the trail involves hiking along Panther Creek, nothing too challenging and the reward is getting to the Upper Falls where there is an opportunity to enjoy a swim or to take a dip in the cool water. We will take our lunch at the Falls, plan to spend up to 1 hour there before retracing our steps to the start of the trailhead. This is a popular event for the summer season and a good way to beat the heat.

Our hike will be between 2.5- 3.0 mph so it will be a good pace but not too fast. We will stay together as a group. Please have D3 experience with the club before signing up. The parking is very limited so I am encouraging everyone to carpool if possible. The cost to park is $4 per vehicle, it is my understanding you may pay over your phone too, otherwise please bring small bills.

Required Items to Bring:

boots/ trailrunners
water/electrolytes
lunch

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

towel

extra pair of socks/ shirt

sun hat/ sunglasses

bug spray

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:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool 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.

Registration for this event opens at 7/2/2026 7:00:00 PM