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Friends of Panthertown

Protecting & Maintaining Panthertown Valley

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The mission of Friends of Panthertown is to work in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to conserve this outstanding natural resource while improving the quality and experience of recreational opportunities in Panthertown.

Our volunteers maintain 30 miles of public trails in this treasured backcountry recreation area located on Nantahala National Forest in Western North Carolina.

You can become a Friend by donating in support of our conservation and stewardship work in Panthertown Valley.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

Panthertown Valley
May 6, 2021, 5:57 am
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real feel: 42°F
current pressure: 30 in
humidity: 89%
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Forecast May 7, 2021
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Forecast May 8, 2021
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🌎 Every week is EARTH week in Panthertown Valley! As the seasons flow in this high elevation bog valley, there’s always something new and beautiful to see!! Be a land steward... dispose of waste properly and leave what you find 🌎
🌳Weekend with WCU rainforest mud puddle relief team!! Gettin dirty to keep it clean on Macs Gap Trail 💚 Nothing like rinsing off to capture a plastic bottle eddied out below Granny Burrell ♻️
It is through shared stewardship we care of our public lands! Join us weekly in Panthertown for trail maintenance days and special projects like this culvert rock armor last week. We also finished pruning Rattlesnake Knob Trail, both on the less traveled North end.
Can we get a thumbs up!!
Smiles for trails!! Thank you Panthertown Stew Crew!!
Spotted, a pre Panthertown Scavenger Hunt survey!
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Had a successful pruning day out on the Granny Burrell Falls Trail, a valley classic flowing alongside Panthertown Creek. Bit by bit we have been opening up a wet and overgrown section of the trail corridor for a future cribbing project. Creating a more sustainable trail will benefit us and the ecosystem! Thanks guys!!
Met a mountaineer at our weekday workday! It was a perfectly cold and icy day to talk big mountains and do some pruning on Greenland Creek and Macs Gap trails. One of the best parts about being outside during covid is meeting new folks safely. Check out Panthertown.org for more opportunities!
💗Volunteer love! 💗Feeling thankful for the wonderful people taking their time each week to join in helping Panthertown get some trail TLC. We took in a spectacular lunch at Jawbone Falls after continuing the ongoing tread and corridor work on Devils Elbow!
Happy “National Take A Hike Day” here in Panthertown Valley. We invite you to help us protect this special place. Become a member, donor, or volunteer, today. Your support is appreciated! #nationaltakeahikeday #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace #panthertownvalley panthertown.org/join
Thank you Nantahala SORBA for a day out on the Rattlesnake Knob Trail. This trailhead off of hwy 281/ Rockbridge Rd provides access to around 20 miles of mountain biking through the valley. We gave the Rhodo a good hair cut to keep it from pushing you and the trail off the mountain. Join us on a workday to help sweeten the trails for your enjoyment! Panthertown.org
Upcoming Events
Panthertown Valley Pruning PartyMay 6, 2021
3 hours to go.
Guided Hike in Panthertown ValleyMay 8, 2021
3 days to go.
Panthertown Valley Pruning PartyMay 13, 2021
7 days to go.
Panthertown Valley Trail Work DayMay 22, 2021
16 days to go.
Panthertown Mountain Bike Trail Work Day with Nantahala Area SORBAMay 23, 2021
18 days to go.
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Friends of Panthertown
P.O. Box 51
Cashiers, NC 28717

www.panthertown.org
friends@panthertown.org

(828) 269-HIKE (4453)

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Next Trail Pruning Day in Panthertown is Thursday, May 6. Everyone is welcome. Dismiss