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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, typically on the first Tuesday and third Saturday of every month, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (weather permitting), with plenty of time left in the 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
All interpretive educational programs in Panthertown Valley are offered free to the public*.
Group sizes are limited. Some programs fill up quickly. Please RSVP to sign up.
*Thanks to funding generously provided by our donors and community partners.
JUNE 2026
Tuesday, June 2 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Friday, June 5th – Fireside Chat @ Sylva Office (116 Central St. Sylva, NC): Join the Friends of Panthertown team at their office in Sylva for a Fireside Chat! BYO tools to sharpen (or help Friends of Panthertown sharpen their tools! Enjoy dirtbag community over the blaze of a fire, snack on some roasted marshmallows, and celebrate National Trails Day! No RSVP required.
Saturday, June 6 – National Trails Day / Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, June 13 – Northern Loop Bike Program in Panthertown
Join Friends of Panthertown and board member, mountain biker, and conservationist Mike Despeaux for this exciting new loop in the North End of Panthertown. Come out to learn about sustainable mountain biking, join in for a brand new connector loop ride, and stay for trailhead community in the form of great food and great folks.
Saturday, June 20 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
JULY 2026
Tuesday, July 7 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, July 18 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
AUGUST 2026
Tuesday, August 4 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
August 10-12 – Great Trails State Conference
Saturday, August 15 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
SEPTEMBER 2026
Tuesday, September 1 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, September 19 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, September 26 – National Public Lands Day
OCTOBER 2026
Tuesday, October 6 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, October 19 – Great Trails State Day / Volunteer Trail Work Day
NOVEMBER 2026
Tuesday, November 3 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
November TBA – 6th Annual Sustainable Trails Training
Saturday, November 21 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
DECEMBER 2026
Tuesday, December 1 – Volunteer Trail Work Day
Saturday, December 19 – 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”