Friends of Panthertown

Volunteers maintain and prune trails in Panthertown Valley.

Adopt-A-Trail in Panthertown

If you or your organization are interested in adopting a trail in Panthertown, please call (828) 269-HIKE (4453) or send us 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. Friends of Panthertown provides the tools, 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 can help!

The following trails have been adopted by these local groups. Thank you!

Big Green Trail

• The Borden Family (2016, 2017)
• (FS Trail 487, 1.35 miles; hike only)
• Next trail work day: TBA Sign-Up Here!

Black Rock Trail

• Long View Ridge (2016, 2017)
• (FS Trail 447, 1.70 miles; hike, bike, and horse)
• Next trail work day: TBA Sign-Up Here!

Deep Gap Trail

• Bald Rock (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
• (FS Trail 449, 1.33 miles; hike, bike, and horse)
• Next trail work day: TBA Sign-Up Here!

Greenland Creek Trail

• Lake Toxaway Company (2016, 2017)
• (FS Trail 488, 1.02 miles; hike only)
• Next trail work day: Friday,  July 29  Sign-Up Here!

Wilderness Falls Trail

• Highland Hiker (2016, 2017)
• (FS Trail 490, 0.73 miles; hike only)
• Next trail work day: Sunday, May 15 Sign-Up Here!

Our 2016/2017 Community Partners:

• The Laurel Falls Community
• Flickinamazing

Our 2016/2017 Project Partners:

• U.S. Forest Service National Forests of North Carolina
• State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
• Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
• Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
• Mainspring Conservation

For more information on volunteering – click here.

To find out more about joining Friends – click here.