Panthertown Valley Loop
Panthertown Valley
moderate · 6 mi · +800 ft · ~3h · 1h from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfalls, Yosemite of the East, granite
Panthertown Valley Loop is a moderate 6-mile hike in Panthertown Valley, about 1h from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h with 800 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Stunning valley with granite domes and multiple waterfalls.
Trailhead
35.1623, -82.9612
Make a day of it
- Smoke On BBQ (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 13.4 mi from the trailhead
- Wild Morel (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 13.6 mi from the trailhead
- The Bohemian Restaurant (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 13.6 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Panthertown Valley Loop take?
About 3h for the 6-mile hike, with 800 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Panthertown Valley Loop?
It's rated moderate: 6 miles with 800 ft of climbing.
How far is Panthertown Valley Loop from Asheville?
About 1h by car from downtown Asheville, in Panthertown Valley.
Is Panthertown Valley Loop dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Whiteside Mountain Trail: moderate · 2 mi · +500 ft · ~1h · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Panthertown Rim Trail: hard · 8.4 mi · +1500 ft · ~5h · 1h from downtown
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