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| Blackrock Mountain |
Directions to trailhead: From the main entrance to Lake
Toxaway Estates, go west (toward Cashiers) on Hwy 64 to
Cedar Creek Road. Turn right. Go 2.2 miles to Breedlove
Road. Turn right. Go 3.6 miles to the end of the road and
the parking area for Panther Town Valley. Park by the
side of the road.
Toxaway Estates, go west (toward Cashiers) on Hwy 64 to
Cedar Creek Road. Turn right. Go 2.2 miles to Breedlove
Road. Turn right. Go 3.6 miles to the end of the road and
the parking area for Panther Town Valley. Park by the
side of the road.
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| Copyright 2009 by Tony Austin |
| Difficulty (1-5): Distance (round trip): Elevation change: Summit: Trail time: Driving time: |
3
4.5 miles
400 feet
4,045
1.5 Hours
1.5 hours (round trip)
4.5 miles
400 feet
4,045
1.5 Hours
1.5 hours (round trip)
At the end of the parking area (see
"Directions to trailhead" below) is an iron
gate. Don't go through this gate but look
for a trail to the left. Follow this trail a short
distance and you"ll see a rock ledge on
your left about 3 feet high.
"Directions to trailhead" below) is an iron
gate. Don't go through this gate but look
for a trail to the left. Follow this trail a short
distance and you"ll see a rock ledge on
your left about 3 feet high.
There's a great view of
Panthertown Valley from this
rocky outcropping, looking
across to Little Green and
Big Green
Panthertown Valley from this
rocky outcropping, looking
across to Little Green and
Big Green
| The rock face of Little Green is in the background. 2009 |
| 2008 |
Climb up this (the easiest place is at the far right) and follow the trail a short distance to intersection with
another trail. A pile of rocks marks the spot. Turn right. Follow the trail along a ridge and after awhile it
begins to descend. Continue along this trail and eventually you will come to a rock outcropping with a great
view of Panthertown Valley looking to Little Green and Big Green. This is a good spot to stop and rest for a
while and enjoy a snack or picnic.
After you've rested and had some water, continue on the trail as it leaves the rock outcropping at the far side,
a little to the left. Begin to descend, then soon there's a trail to the right. Take this trail and continue to
descend. When you come to an old logging road turn right. Eventually cross a new wooden bridge and just
beyond it joins an old logging road. Turn right. Soon you'll reach "the crossroad" of Panthertown Valley. Turn
right and follow the gravel road uphill (and you'll realize just how much descending you've been doing since
you left your car!) Continue along the gravel road until you reach that iron gate and the parking area.
another trail. A pile of rocks marks the spot. Turn right. Follow the trail along a ridge and after awhile it
begins to descend. Continue along this trail and eventually you will come to a rock outcropping with a great
view of Panthertown Valley looking to Little Green and Big Green. This is a good spot to stop and rest for a
while and enjoy a snack or picnic.
After you've rested and had some water, continue on the trail as it leaves the rock outcropping at the far side,
a little to the left. Begin to descend, then soon there's a trail to the right. Take this trail and continue to
descend. When you come to an old logging road turn right. Eventually cross a new wooden bridge and just
beyond it joins an old logging road. Turn right. Soon you'll reach "the crossroad" of Panthertown Valley. Turn
right and follow the gravel road uphill (and you'll realize just how much descending you've been doing since
you left your car!) Continue along the gravel road until you reach that iron gate and the parking area.
