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October 16, 2018

The Panther Creek Trail - GA

This week's hike was on the Panther Creek Trail near Tallulah Falls, GA to Panther Creek Falls and back. Total hike today 7.6 miles

Trail information

One of the most popular trails in the state of Georgia, this trail is beautiful as it follows Panther Creek from Highway 441 near Tallulah Falls 8 miles to Yonah Dam. We hiked out 3.5 miles to Panther Creek Falls and back. Even though the trail is extremely popular, it has some very dangerous footing and extra care must be taken, especially as you approach the falls. Total hiking distance today - 7.6 mi. with a few moderate hills. We rate it moderately difficult due to risky footing especially near the falls

Directions

Panther Creek Park is about 3 miles south of Tallulah Falls, GA. From the south, take Highway 441 northward toward Tallulah Falls, GA. After passing Hollywood (traffic light) continue on 441 for a several miles and turn left and then turn right on old Historic Hwy 441 and continue until you see the sign for Panther Creek Park turn left into the park. Another great day for a hike! WILD

Conditions

Mostly cloudy and cool with temperatures from 60 to 70 degrees F.

Hikers (5)

  • Joe Collins
  • Renee Corbett
  • Dick Metzgar
  • Bruce O'Connor
  • Jeanne O'Connor

Flowers in bloom

White and Blue Asters, Goldenrod. scroll down for photos

Photos (15)

  • Leaving the trailhead on Old Highway 441.
  • Another great day for a hike!
  • American Euonymus / Hearts-a-Burstin
  • Awesome rock clifs and walls all along the trail!
  • Here the trail comes close to Panther Creek and follows closely the rest of the way.
  • Crossing Panther Creek on the footbridge.
  • Great views of this boulder-filled creek.
  • Here, the trail passes under this huge rock ledge .
  • Lots of noisy rapids!.
  • Travel on all fours when necessary!
  • This is the area just above Panther Creek Falls.
  • Beautiful Panther Creek Falls!
  • Elevation Profile
  • GPS Track today.
  • The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Renee Corbett, Joe Collins, Jeanne O'Connor, Bruce O'Connor and Dick Metzgar.