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BIG GREEN MOUNTAIN
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| LOCATION:
Western North Carolina |
| HIKE
STARTS: SR 1301 (Cold Mt Gap) |
| HIKE ENDS:
SR 1301 (Cold Mt Gap) |
| TOTAL
DISTANCE: 6.2 Miles |
| HIKE TYPE:
Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| HIKE
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Difficult |
| TRAILS
USED: Panthertown Creek, Big Green Mt. Trail |
| TRAIL
TRAFFIC: 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 they 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. This loop hike takes you to Schoolhouse Falls then on past the
Sandbar Pool up Big Green Mountain and back near Greenland Creek Falls to the
Cold Mountain Gap Trailhead. There are outstanding views from the summit
of Big Green Mountain but watch your step as the cliff drops off sharply to the
valley floor.
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