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Upcoming Public Trail Stewardship Projects in Panthertown
Throughout the year we host public trail stewardship days with volunteer opportunities in Panthertown Valley on designated dates from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (weather permitting) with plenty of time left in the remaining afternoon to continue exploring this special place.
Now accepting applications for volunteers to join our Stew Crew!
Volunteer at any of our public work days, as often as you’d like, whenever you are available. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required.
There are lots of opportunities to get involved, on the trails, in the office, or in the community. Let us know how you’d like to help!
Contact us with any questions.
UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS & WORK DAYS
FEBRUARY 2026
Friday, February 20th – TRAIL TALK with Jacob “Val” Myers: Innovation Station in Dillsboro, NC 6PM-8PM
Join Friends of Panthertown and Jacob “Val” Myers: ultra runner, author, and trail steward, for a look behind the scenes at his recent Panthertown adventure and learn more about his new book. This 30 minute presentation starts at 6PM with a social hour afterwards.
Saturday, February 21 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
MARCH 2026
Tuesday, March 3 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, March 14th – Moss Meander with Skye Cahoon, Mainspring: 8AM-11AM
Saturday, March 21 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
APRIL 2026
Tuesday, April 7 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, April 18 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, April 25 – Greening Up The Mountains Festival
MAY 2026
Tuesday, May 5 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, May 16 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, May 30 – Mountain Biking Program in Panthertown
More information coming soon.
JUNE 2026
Tuesday, June 2 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, June 20 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Contact us for more information.
Volunteers Welcome
Would you like to go hiking in Panthertown and learn about the conservation work that we do to keep the trails maintained and the valley protected? You’ll get a guided tour of part of the valley and meet others who also love Panthertown. It’s a fun way to give back to this special place. Contact us with any questions you have, or to sign-up for a work day.
Everyone is welcome! No previous trail work experience is necessary, just a desire to help out on the trails. We usually hike around five miles round-trip on easy to moderate trails while doing trail corridor clearing, pruning, and some tread and drain work. It’s a great way to meet others who also appreciate Panthertown Valley.
If you have a group or organization that would like to work on trails as a service project or to Adopt-A-Trail, please give us a call at (828) 269-HIKE (4453) or send an e-mail, we can arrange a special day in Panthertown for your group.
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Contact Information:
Friends of Panthertown, Inc.
P.O. Box 51
Cashiers, NC 28717
Phone: 828-269-HIKE (4453)
Email: friends@panthertown.org
Website: www.panthertown.org
“Protecting and maintaining Panthertown Valley”