2022 COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Our conservation and stewardship programs are funded with the generous support of our Friends, and by grants awarded in 2022 by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Cashiers Community Fund ($8,000), Cedar Creek Club ($5,000), Wade Hampton Golf Club ($5,000), and a national award from the American Trails Fund ($5,000) – The Trail Fund is a joint initiative of the Trails Move People Coalition, led by American Trails, to assist the trails community with funding to support maintenance, research, and stewardship training needs.
Grants were also awarded in 2021 from the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Cullasaja Women’s Outreach, Cedar Creek Club, Wade Hampton Golf Club, National Environmental Education Foundation, and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources .
and with the generous support of
ALAIR HOMES BLUE RIDGE TOXAWAY
Adopt-A-Trail in Panthertown
If you or your organization are interested in adopting a trail in Panthertown, either through financial support, or with volunteers, please call (828) 269-HIKE (4453) or send an e-mail to friends@panthertown.org
Bring your friends, family, and best volunteers, and join us on the trails a few times a year at public work days, or get out on your trail and work at your own pace when it’s best for you. Friends of Panthertown provides the tools, PPE, training, and support to make sure your adopted trail stays well maintained for the public to enjoy throughout the year. Contact us for more information on how you or your group can help!
The following local groups have adopted trails in Panthertown. Thank you!
Black Rock Trail – FS 447
- Forest Service Trail 447, 1.70 miles; hike, bike, and horse
- Adopted by the Long View Ridge community (since 2016)
- Next trail work day: TBA
Deep Gap Trail – FS 449
- Forest Service Trail 449, 1.33 miles; hike, bike, and horse
- Adopted by the Bald Rock community (since 2014)
- Next trail work day: TBA
Big Green Trail – FS 487
- Forest Service Trail 487, 1.35 miles; hike only
- Adopted by the Borden family (since 2016)
- Next trail work day: TBA
Greenland Creek Trail – FS 488
- Forest Service Trail 488, 1.02 miles; hike only
- AVAILABLE TO ADOPT
- Next trail work day: TBA
Wilderness Falls Trail – FS 490
- Forest Service Trail 490, 0.73 miles; hike only
- Adopted by Highland Hiker (since 2016)
- Next trail work day: TBA
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For more information on volunteering – click here.
To find out more about becoming a Friend – click here.
Friends of Panthertown is a local member of:
- Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce
- Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce
- Highlands Chamber of Commerce
- Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
Other Local Partners
- Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau
- Jackson County Tourism Development Authority
- Mainspring Conservation Trust
- North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Other National Partners