Panthertown Valley: the NE falls

We are the HFF Trail Trekkers: We a’gonna get our step-counters a’workin’ !!
Hugh will lead to the 5 NE falls in Panthertown Valley; Up to 12 ppl are welcome to join him.
PARTICIPANTS REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE HIKE ORGANIZER.
Hike Distance: 6 miles round trip, (Feels like 7.5) 800 ft initial descent Accum ascent on the return: 815 ft Pace: 2.0 mph.
Difficulty: Prepare for surprises; BRING watershoes for shallow stream Xing.
Masticating will be ‘in motion’.
Drive time: 35 min; 21mi 1-way
Trlhd: Google maps = “Cold Mountain Gap Trailhead”
Return Not earlier than: 3 PM
Carpool contributions appreciated. $4.00 suggested
Weather Check: Lake Toxaway, NC
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
We currently have 2 driver(s) (=9ppl)
We suggest open windows while carpooling. Only you know your own health status so judge accordingly if an event may endanger your health or the health of others.
Please bring an extra pair of shoes to avoid bringing your muddy shoes into the driver's car at the end of the hike.
DESCRIPTION;
Remember - hikes led by ‘the Trekkers’ tend to have challenging surprises.
Planned route (from the East (Cold Mtn) entry):
Panthertown Valley Tr (NW): 0.75 mi to:
Devil's Elbow Tr (North), 1.5 mi to Red Butt Falls.
passing side trails to:
Warden's Falls
Riding Ford Falls; then backtracking to:
Jawbone Falls; and then on to:
Elbow Falls
Red Butt Falls
All hikes are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: : The organizer of this event is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. There are certain risks inherent in any outdoor activity. Each participant, by signing up to attend this event, agrees to release from liability the leader(s), Hendo Fun Friends, its Partners, Affiliates, and members for any accident, injury, illness, or personal loss which might occur while participating in this activity or while traveling in any vehicle during this trip. Each participant further agrees to abide by the rules and regulations concerning safety, to follow instructions of the leader(s), and not to become intentionally separated from the group. The leader(s) also has the right to use any images collected on this trip for recording on website photo collections.
Hugh's contact: (before day of hike): (662) 324-2425 (text only)
**Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146993931@N05/albums**