Panther Creek Trail

Panther Creek Trail

Directions: Panther Creek Road is located about 15˝ miles from Robbinsville in the northeast corner of Graham County. From Robbinsville, travel east on State Highway 143 until you reach the junction with Highway 28. Turn right at the stop sign and proceed south on Highway 28 for approximately 6.4 miles. You will turn right onto Panther Creek Road. About 1˝ miles from the entrance there is a campground. The hardtop road forks to the right, you should continue straight on the dirt road portion of Panther Creek Road for about ž of a mile. Depending on recent weather condition, the road may be washed out near its end. If you can drive to the end of the road there is a small parking area. Walk through the parking area to a small branch stream and look to your right. You should see an orange colored gate which marks the start of Panther Creek Trail. The parking area has no restrooms or informational bulletin board. This is considered a wilderness area.

Trail Page	Panther Creek Trail (USFS #68)
Cable Cove Cheoah Trail Fitness Trail Hangover Lead Joyce Kilmer Lewellyn Cove Lookout Rock Mouse Branch Naked Ground Panther Creek Rattler Ford Santeetlah Creek Slickrock Creek Snowbird Nature Stecoah Gap Swan Cabin Thompson Tsali Yellow Creek Yellowhammer	Trailhead: The trailhead is located at the far end of the parking area where the road dead ends. Take the right fork out of the parking area on an old logging road. Distance: This trail is approximately an 8 mile round trip and is NOT well used or easy to follow. Difficulty: It is rated as a moderate difficulty hiking trail. Last information from U.S. Forest Service is that this trail is no longer maintained. Local usage and hunters may keep the lower portion of the trail visible. Use Guide: The Panther is a wilderness trail and is not recommended for novices or families with small children. There are several wet stream crossing that can be difficult or dangerous after heavy rains. This is a good day trip trail for the hiker who has several trips under their belts and is seeking a bit more of a challenge. Allow enough time if you intend to hike to trails end and return. With a group at a casual pace, allow 5-6 hours. For the more aggressive hiker, 4-5 hours should be sufficient time. Bring adequate food, water and protective clothing if your trip is going to be more than a few hours. Description: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE INEXPERIENCED HIKER.

Trail Page

Panther Creek Trail (USFS #68)

Cable Cove
Cheoah Trail
Fitness Trail
Hangover Lead
Joyce Kilmer
Lewellyn Cove
Lookout Rock
Mouse Branch
Naked Ground
Panther Creek
Rattler Ford
Santeetlah Creek
Slickrock Creek
Snowbird Nature
Stecoah Gap
Swan Cabin
Thompson
Tsali
Yellow Creek
Yellowhammer

Trailhead: The trailhead is located at the far end of the parking area where the road dead ends. Take the right fork out of the parking area on an old logging road.
Distance: This trail is approximately an 8 mile round trip and is NOT well used or easy to follow.
Difficulty: It is rated as a moderate difficulty hiking trail. Last information from U.S. Forest Service is that this trail is no longer maintained. Local usage and hunters may keep the lower portion of the trail visible.
Use Guide: The Panther is a wilderness trail and is not recommended for novices or families with small children. There are several wet stream crossing that can be difficult or dangerous after heavy rains. This is a good day trip trail for the hiker who has several trips under their belts and is seeking a bit more of a challenge. Allow enough time if you intend to hike to trails end and return. With a group at a casual pace, allow 5-6 hours. For the more aggressive hiker, 4-5 hours should be sufficient time. Bring adequate food, water and protective clothing if your trip is going to be more than a few hours.
Description: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE INEXPERIENCED HIKER.

Panther Creek Trail

Panther Creek Trail - Map One - Access Road Panther Creek Trail- Map Two - Access Dirt Road Panther Creek Trail - Map Three - Lower Trail Panther Creek Trail - Map Four - Upper Trail

Panther Creek Trail - Map One - Access Road
Panther Creek Trail- Map Two - Access Dirt Road
Panther Creek Trail - Map Three - Lower Trail
Panther Creek Trail - Map Four - Upper Trail