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Summary: Follow the old roadbed from the trailhead to Salt Rock Gap (a small opening on your left) for good views of Little and Big Green Mtns. Continue down the old roadbed and stay left until you come to a 4-way trail junction. Go right. After crossing the bridge over Panthertown Creek, look for a trail to your right. Follow this trail for 0.1 miles to Granny Burrell falls. Return back to the main trail and continue east (right). Follow the most heavily traveled trail and veer right at the intersection at the bottom of Little Green Mtn. Look for a trail to the left ascending Little Green Mtn at approximately 2.2 miles. Climb to the summit of Little Green and follow the arrows around the rock dome. Ascend the trail on the East side of the summit to Schoolhouse Falls. Follow the trail back to the old roadbed and stay left until you return to the 4-way junction described above. Stay straight and ascend the trail back to the parking lot. Trailhead: From I-40 take I-26 East to exit 40. Follow NC-280 west to US-64 near Brevard. Follow NC-64 through Brevard to Lake Toxaway. Turn North (right) on Cedar Creek Road and follow for approximately 2.2 miles. This will be about 1.9 miles East of Cashiers. Turn right at the brown and yellow USFS Panthertown sign on Breedlove Road. Follow for approximately 3.5 miles to gate and trailhead parking. (Lat:35.16898 Lon:-83.04012) Trail Guides for Panthertown Loop Hike: A Guides Guide to Panthertown Valley by Burt Kornegay (map) North Carolina Hiking Trails by Allen de Hart (Appalachian Mountain Club Books) North Carolina Waterfalls by Kevin Adams (John F. Blair) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: US Forest Service, Nantahala National Forest - 828-526-3765 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Tim Johnson, who has posted 15 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Zach on 2/19/2008 Great hike! Just did this one this past weekend. Loved the views and waterfalls. Will definitely come back again, especially once the leaves and flowers start to bloom.
Reviewed by S on 7/23/2006 Directions overall were slightly vague. Especially infomation regarding reaching the second waterfall. Bringing a map would make this hike more enjoyable, as there are many, many side trails and the area is not well marked. However, this is a gorgeous hike, especially in cooler weather. The view from the top is great! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: North Carolina Hiking, North Carolina Trails, North Carolina Hikes, Transylvania County Hiking, Transylvania County Trails, Transylvania County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
