Panther Creek Falls

There are lots of scenic places to explore in the Cohutta Wilderness, but this 3.5-mile trail is one of the lushest, most scenic hikes for waterfall lovers.

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There are lots of scenic places to explore in the Cohutta Wilderness, but this 3.5-mile trail is one of the lushest, most scenic hikes for waterfall lovers (which could explain why it is always so popular). The trail leads you through a wooded forest before ascending up the mountains. You can simply follow the flow of Panther Creek through the valley until you hear the faint sound of cascading falls nearby. Soon, you will reach a clearing surrounding by towering trees where the multi-tiered waterfalls are.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Panther Creek Falls

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2.0 mi away

Conasauga River Trail

Although they are many trails that wind through the Cohutta Wilderness, this scenically diverse journey is an adventure lovers dream.

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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

The name may be fun to say, but the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is even more fun to visit.

4.1 mi away

Emery Creek Falls

After a nearly 3-mile trek through the forest, hikers will be delighted to find this secluded swimming hole.

5.0 mi away

Grassy Mountain Tower Trail

The tip of this 3,694-foot mountain is covered in trees (especially when you are in full summer bloom), which means it does not have the best view of the Cohutta Wilderness down below.

6.4 mi away

Jacks River Falls

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