Hike Length: 0.8 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Panthertown Valley (Nantahala Ranger District in Nantahala National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1+)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.15766,-82.99869
Waterfall GPS: 35.15519,-83.00397
Directions:
From Brevard, head west on US-64 for about 15 miles and turn right on NC-281. Drive about 0.9 miles and turn left on Cold Mountain Road. Go 5.7 miles to the end of the road and turn left onto the gravel road. Go a short ways and turn right to reach the parking area. This is the Cold Mountain Gap access to Panthertown Valley.
Map:
Hike Description:
From the far end of the parking area, pick up Greenland Creek Trail (#488) that heads through the powerline clearing and then into the woods. In 0.4 miles, a side path to the right descends down to the creek at the waterfall. You should be able to hear it from the main trail. Rock hop to the little island in the creek for a good view.
Pothole Falls is just downstream.
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