Panthertown Valley - Sat, Jun 7 2008

Panthertown Valley

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Panthertown Valley

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 7 2008 10:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, May 22 2008 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 5 2008 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Bob Bunner
Michael Johnson

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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:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Panthertown Valley, a/k/a Yosemite of the East, is a beautiful area with plenty of waterfalls. In addition, there are hundreds of species of trees, shrubs, vines, wildflowers, mosses, lichens and the largest mushrooms I’ve ever seen. Panthers no longer roam the valley, but you may see deer, fox, raccoon, skunk, barred owl, grouse and snakes. The streams are full of brook trout. And the views from the top of the cliffs are absolutely spectacular! Be prepared to backpack about 1.5 miles to our campsite near Tuckasegee river just past the Sandbar Pool, which is a very nice flat campsite. After setting up camp, we will be hiking to the top of Cold Mountain, which is about a 1000’ elevation gain, and about an 8 mile round trip. On the way, we will stop to enjoy Warden’s Falls, cross and find the Little Green Creek trail. This trail is hard to find, and last time we did it, Rob Garner and I had to scout ahead just to make sure we were still on a trail and heading in the right direction. Therefore we should stick together, and wear long hiking pants for this journey. On Sunday we can take a short hike to School House Falls and the top of Little Green Mtn for another beautiful view of the valley below. After the Sunday hike, we will break camp and backpack out the way we came in, about 1.5 miles, but since it goes back up and out of the valley, you need to be in good shape. This is basically the same itinerary that Bruce did on my last trip to Panthertown, so this may sound familiar to some of you. But I loved it so much, I decided to lead one to the same area. So come join us on our adventure to this valley nestled along the eastern continental divide.

Required Items to Bring:
Please bring a lunch, dinner and a breakfast. Also, bring some spending money as we will probably stop for lunch on the way back on Sunday.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles, camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

North on I-85 to exit 1 in SC, then north on Hwy 11 about 20 miles to Walhalla. Then north on Hwy 28 to Hwy 17 north to Cashiers. At the stoplight in Cashiers, take US 64 east for 2 miles to Cedar Creek Road (SR 1120) and take a left. Proceed on Cedar Creek Road for 2.3 miles to Breedlove Road (SR 1121) and turn right. Proceed onto Breedlove Road for 3.5 miles to the Forest Service gate and the Salt Rock Gap trailhead.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

240Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $96.00 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:

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