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.
Copyright 2009 by Tony Austin
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Difficulty (1-5): Distance (round trip): Summit: Trail time: Driving time:
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3
4.5 miles
400 feet
4,045
1.5 Hours
1.5 hours (round trip)
There's a great view of
Panthertown Valley from this
rocky outcropping, looking
across to Little Green and
Big Green
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.