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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.
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 2008 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 hour (round trip)
4.5 miles
400 feet
4,045
1.5 Hours
1 hour (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. 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.
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. 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.
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
| 2008 |