Panther Creek Falls
Photo by Mark Oleg
Waterfall Info: This is the main waterfall on Panther Creek as well as one of the most spectacular falls in the Cohutta Wilderness. There are additional cascades and small waterfalls below the main drop.
Landowner: Chattahoochee National Forest (Cohutta Wilderness)
Height: 80 Feet
Type: Free-Fall & Steep Slide (Double-Tier)
County: Fannin
Access Info: The easiest access to Panther Creek Falls is from FS 17 via Hickory Creek Trail, Conasauga River Trail, and Panther Creek Trail. This access includes one ford of the Conasauga River. Alternative shorter access is available from FS 64 via East Cowpen Trail and Panther Creek Trail but it involves an extremely steep climb that makes the hike harder overall. A third way to get to the falls is via the Hickory Creek Loop.
Waterfall Location: 34.897417, -84.599100
Click here for Mark Oleg's report with detailed information about the Hickory Creek Loop
Landowner: Chattahoochee National Forest (Cohutta Wilderness)
Height: 80 Feet
Type: Free-Fall & Steep Slide (Double-Tier)
County: Fannin
Access Info: The easiest access to Panther Creek Falls is from FS 17 via Hickory Creek Trail, Conasauga River Trail, and Panther Creek Trail. This access includes one ford of the Conasauga River. Alternative shorter access is available from FS 64 via East Cowpen Trail and Panther Creek Trail but it involves an extremely steep climb that makes the hike harder overall. A third way to get to the falls is via the Hickory Creek Loop.
Waterfall Location: 34.897417, -84.599100
Click here for Mark Oleg's report with detailed information about the Hickory Creek Loop