(S) "Dean's List" — Blackrock & Little Green Mt 8.7m 1500ft
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(S) — Dean's List: Blackrock Mt, Little Green Mt & 5 waterfalls in Panthertown Valley
Hike starts at the Salt Rock Gap/ Panthertown Valley Trailhead at the end of Breedlove Rd in Glenville, NC Trailhead is 7.7 miles from Cashiers, NC.
We will climb Blackrock Mt (4495 elevation) out to Purdy Point for a view of the valley then descend to Warden Falls and head to Schoolhouse Falls on the way to Little Green Mt (4095 elevation). Quick side hike to Tranquility
Point for lunch break. Then down to Granny Burrell Falls. On the hike out we will stop at Frolictown and Wilderness Falls.
Leaves are starting to show some color and should be beautiful by Oct 15. Included pics are from Sept. 28th hike.
Carpoolers meet at 7:45 in the Publix University Square parking lot near Furman University at 5000 Old Buncombe Rd. Park in front of Mr Salsa. Let me know if you plan to carpool. Carpool leaves promptly at 8 since it is a longer drive. Approximately 1 hr 45 minutes. If not carpooling meet at trailhead at 9:45 so we can be hiking at 10.
Google maps - Panthertown Valley Trailhead Breedlove Road Glenville, NC.
Coming from Greenville when you get to Cashiers turn right on Hwy 64 toward Brevard. Go past Horsepasture River sign and turn left on Cedar Creek Rd. Go 1.8 miles to the top of the mountain (Christmas tree farm on top ) and turn right on Breedlove Rd go 3.2 miles until road becomes gravel and go another .3 of a mile to parking area.
If any interest in a cold drink after the hike there is a great Fly Shop in Cashiers with several taps and a nice outdoor seating area. Brookings Fly Shop.
M: 8.7 miles EG: 1500ft, Rating: S
Drive miles RT: 130 miles/$10
Hike Leader: Richard Abernethy
Hike Leader Cell:864 293-6109
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Please contact us thru the Meetup App, or via Cell text week of the hike.
Dean's List Hike Leaders:
Steve Root (Organizer)
Laura Arnold
Walter Freeman
Wayne Garland
Randy Passow
Kim Smith
David Williams
Karen Csizmadia
Tom Poole
Richard Abernethy