The adventure begins at the trail’s eastern trailhead near Yonah Dam (view maps and driving directions), crossing a bridge over the creek and making a hard right on the opposite bank.
Travel on Wind River Rd to Carson's 4-way stop. More. Also I tracked well past the falls to try to get to the damn but there is no trail, and so I ended up going in circles until I got back to the Falls. The bridge to cross Panther Creek was out, but we managed to get across on some rocks and logs previous hikers had left instream. Take a hard right here, onto FS34. (This is 3 miles east of Stevenson or 17 miles west of the Hood River Bridge). The trail gains 1,830 feet of elevation going east and loses it from the west. The Panther Creek Recreation Area will be on the right and the trail begins across the street on the left. We parked on the street; be mindful to be totally off the road. Please check here for updates: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/conf/alerts-notices/?aid=62826. Beautiful hidden gem! Due to the most recent rain increase, many parts of the trail were very washed out. If you want to come in from above the falls which is beautiful during high water then you must take East Cowpen Trail to Panther Creek Trail Junction. Directions to Falls on Waters Creek. Unfortunately there are 2 bridges over the water that have been washed out and not repaired yet. Take US 19/129 west.
I’ve hiked this trail a bunch but not for about 2 yrs now. The trail is noted for its beautiful variety of wildflowers and ferns. So this was my first “real” trail and I loved it.
The tail is a a mix of hills and flat area. Make a right on Old Hwy 441 for 1 mile. Couldn’t get across, looked for a way down stream to maybe cross somewhere else but, nope...so only got in about a bit less than 2 miles, and turned back. Rained a bit but was still nice (note, we’ve had a ton of rain lately and that water was flowing good!).
to Panther Creek Rd. So sorry to miss this one! Panther Creek Falls Trail – Turnerville, GA. by Jerry Neal | Sep 19, 2020. There are parts of the trail that are pretty washed out and felt a bit treacherous.
gave way. Yonah Dam to Panther Creek Falls: the hike. The pool at the base of the falls also makes for a great refreshing swim. The trail to the falls is around a 3.5 mile hike (one-way) over moderate terrain. Continue to go straight for 4.7 miles to the second of the "Old State Road" right turns.
When that splits, follow US19 west for 1/2 mile. One of my favorite hikes I’ve done in Georgia yet!!!! Per USDA Forest Service website the trail is temporarily closed due to bridge loss, trail washout and downed trees. Trail was great, real easy to get to, and nice to spend sometime down at the falls eat lunch and relax! Other than that, please pack in, pack out people. Panther Creek Trail is a 3.5-mile east-west running interior trail and may be reached on its eastern (high elevation) terminus via East Cowpen Trail or its western (low elevation) terminus via the Conasauga River Trail. While you are here, you may also want to visit Minnihaha Falls that is close to these waterfalls. The Panther Creek Falls are just south of Tallulah Gorge with its set of 4 waterfalls on the Tallulah River and Cascade Falls tumbling into the northern side of the canyon. Great trail; relatively easy, flat hike. The hike crosses an enormous rock outcrop and descends to the base of Panther Creek Falls, reaching the towering waterfall’s sandy shores at 3.5 miles. This trail is maintained for the U.S. Forest. It was OK, but just a lot of people on the trail. Just west of the gorge the US 441 near the head of Lake Rabun you can also find the trail to Angel Falls and Panther Falls as … Officially closed due to wash out, bridge destruction, and fallen trees. Turn right and head east on WA Hwy 14. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/panther-creek-falls
Please see the video of Panther Falls at the bottom of this page. We had an awesome time but it’s not for everyone. Take US 19/129 west. The trail path is flat for the most part, but there are several areas where you walk upward. Plan on crawling through some steep washed out areas and flooded out sections, but it is worth it 100% and more! With that said, I do not plan on re-visiting this trail anytime soon. Until today! (Southern end) Panther Creek Trail: Hwy 184 North (Panther Bridge Rd) which becomes Yonah dam Rd.
Driving Directions Panther Creek Falls Trailhead: Cross the Bridge of the Gods ($2 toll). When that splits, follow US19 west for 1/2 mile. Fun fact, The show The falls are beautiful and there is a lot of space to wander around. Panther Creek Falls is one of those waterfalls that is just so much bigger than it looks in photos, so I definitely recommend going to see it in person. It terminates where Davidson Creek joins Panther Creek. Hiking Panther Creek Falls made a perfect day on this crisp September fall morning. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Travelling north on 441, look for the sign on the right of the highway for Panther Creek Recreation Area indicating a left turn onto Glen Hardman Rd. It took me about 1 hr 40 min to get there! Take a hard right here, onto FS34. You’ll see signs for Chestatee WMA and see an older church, Mt. The shortest distance to Panther Creek Falls is to proceed from the Three Forks Mountain Trailhead and hike south to north arriving at the eastern trailhead for Panther Creek at mile 2.4. I went in the morning around 8:30 on Tuesday and saw only two people coming out! Panther Creek Falls Trail (5.5 miles) follows Panther Creek through stands of hemlock and white pine along steep, rocky bluffs of the creek. We as a community need to do better to leave things in a better condition than we found them!
You’ll see signs for Chestatee WMA and see an older church, Mt. Pretty disappointing being that I was planning on going all the way in, Turn off your ad blocker to see a map of this trail, Tallulah Gorge and North and South Rim Loop Trail, Tallulah Gorge Lookouts and Cascade Falls, Tallulah Gorge Trail to North Rim Trail Loop, Upper Falls Via Panther Creek Trail [CLOSED], https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/conf/alerts-notices/?aid=62826. From end to end this is actually 8 miles because of the detours. Keep going a little further and you’ll see a parking area on the right.
If you can find it due to GPS failure, then take your time in this dreamland. Will return to find it and will have info, pictures and a video of it. Directions. Again you can keep going but plan on climbing up a steep wall and around or pick your way through whats left of the trail. Pisgah Baptist. Directions to Falls on Waters Creek. I’m from Florida and was straight up a little intimidated at first but found my groove pretty quickly and crushed it. Pisgah Baptist. To see all of Panther Creek Falls waterfalls, you will walk on the 3 1/2 mile Panther Creek Trail. Print/PDF Map Share Add to My List.
NOTE: As of October 2020, users have reported that the trail is temporarily closed due to trail washout, bridge loss and downed trees. At about 2.6 miles you’ll see a view of the falls. I did enjoy the part I hiked and got some great pics.
Turn Lt. and follow Panther Creek … We grabbed what we could, but c'mon :( . Directions. 5.5 miles is listed but that is not accurate. lots of wash out on the edges could be treacherous if they So be prepared to take a 7 mile hike. Upper Falls Via Panther Creek Trail [CLOSED] is a 7.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Clarkesville, Georgia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail hikes westbound from the bridge, climbing elevation into the forest and following the creek upstream.
You can park in the actual parking lot across the street but there aren’t that many spots. We hiked the trail, then actually came back the next day to camp.
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Water was freezing! There was a startling amount of plastic bottles, truly cans, plastic bags etc... just off the trail for nearly the whole hike. But the waterfalls are so beautiful so it was worth it and we will definitely do it again although it was a little tough for our 11-year-old to complete. Then a section of the trail has collapsed. At about 2.6 miles you’ll see a view of the falls. Length 7.7 mi Elevation gain 770 ft Route type Out & Back. This was a trail of alot of firsts for me and it will hold a special place in my heart. We walked up to Panther Falls but did not see how to get to Angel Falls from there. Parking is on both sides of the road. Nice swimming hole at the end. You will cross a few small wooden bridges. Large, tumbled boulders line the creek’s sandy shoreline and make a great resting spot for viewing the beautiful, roaring tumbling waterfall. The falls were beautiful!!! Upper Falls Via Panther Creek Trail [CLOSED] is a 12.4 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Clarkesville, Georgia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate.
We had a lot of fun out there the bridges are gone in some areas so you have to cross somewhere else but it's possible. It was a gorgeous fall day with perfect temps. You can choose to still cross but plan on getting wet. At MP 47.5 turn north/left onto Wind River Rd. See Angel Panther Falls waterfall picture on the left side. The trails passes a series of cascades as well as Panther Creek Falls. We camped at the most accessible spot (I think it was the 4th actual campsite) to the trail so in the morning there was a bit of foot traffic by our site but it had a little beach next to it to wade in and it was totally private at night.