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.
Plan Around Panther Creek Falls
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Panther Creek Falls Details
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 Parks Around Panther Creek Falls
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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.
2.3 mi away
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
Located at the end of a 4.5-mile hiking trail in the heart of the Cohutta Wilderness, this waterfall is one of the more remote places to go swimming.
