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Return to Western NC: Explore Panthertown Valley
May 16 @ 4:00 pm - May 18 @ 1:00 pm
Western NC is back from Hurricane Helene! Join us for a weekend of hiking and camping in Panthertown Valley, and for the culmination of the Friends of Panthertown Valley’s month-long BioBlitz on the weekend of May 16-18. On tap for the weekend:
- Basecamp Backpack trip: We hike a mile in late Friday afternoon, set up basecamp and do a short sunset hike to the Salt Rock Overlook. 5-mile day-hikes follow on Saturday and Sunday.
- 5-mile day-hike on Saturday: We utilize various Panthertown trails for a 5-mile loop taking in waterfalls and scenic views.
- 5-mile day-hike on Sunday: We utilize various Panthertown trails )but not the ones from Saturday’s hike) for a 5-mile loop taking in waterfalls and scenic views.
- BioBlitz Celebration in Cashiers on Saturday. Friends of Panthertown Valley present their findings from a monthlong survey of the valley.
To learn more and sign up, go here.