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GRANNY BURRELL FALLS
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| LOCATION:
Western North Carolina |
| HIKE
STARTS: SR 1301 (Cold Mt Gap) |
| HIKE ENDS:
SR 1301 (Cold Mt Gap) |
| TOTAL
DISTANCE: ~6.8 Miles |
| HIKE TYPE:
In and Out, Backtrack |
| HIKE
DIFFICULTY: Easy to Difficult |
| TRAILS
USED: Panthertown Creek, Tuckasegee River, Granny Burrell Falls Trails |
| TRAIL
TRAFFIC: Light to Heavy |
| TRIP TYPE:
Day or Overnight Hike |
| MANAGEMENT:
Nantahala NF |
HIGHLIGHTS: The National
Forest Service acquired Panthertown Valley in 1989 from Duke Power in a deal
coordinated by the Nature Conservancy. Surprisingly, the area is still
relatively wild with no blazes on the trails and only a few primitive campsites.
However there are an amazing number of waterfalls that are packed into a
relatively small area and many have pools at their base which make for a great
place to swim or fish. Just make sure you take a map and compass on your hike.
There are many intersecting trails in the area and route finding can be
difficult. On this hike, you'll have a chance to see the major waterfalls
in the valley including Warden Falls, Schoolhouse Falls and
Granny Burrell Falls. The route also takes you past the Sandbar Pool and
the only shelter in Panthertown Valley.
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