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About this trip
See the waterfalls of Panthertown Valley, North Carolina with this four-day backpacking adventure.
3 Days/2 Nights - All Inclusive
What could be better than a hike through the mountains, with waterfall views around every corner?
On this trip, you’ll hike through the beautiful Panthertown Valley in North Carolina’s Nantahala National Forest, seeing seven awe-inspiring waterfalls and mountain views along the way.
Where you will go
Panthertown Valley in North Carolina’s Nantahala National Forest is literally filled to the brim with waterfalls, gorgeous views, and picturesque forest streams, and yes, we do mean literally.
This 14-mile sightseeing adventure will take you through a gentle loop through and around the Panthertown Valley Backcountry Area, past Granny Burrell Falls, Schoolhouse Falls, Riding Ford Falls, and many more.
What you will need to bring along
To put it simply – not much.
We at World’s Best Adventures want to ignite your passion for the outdoors, whether you’re new to hiking and the outdoors or a seasoned backpacker. But we also know how daunting it can be to find the right gear, find the right trails, find the right group, and then actually get out and come back safe.
So let us do the heavy lifting.
Sign up for this trip and we’ll provide the biggest most expensive pieces of gear you’ll need; breakfast, dinners, snacks, drinks and goodies for the duration of the trip; and a slew of lessons on hiking and the outdoors from seasoned professionals.
You’ll bring yourself (duh), clothes, boots, a sleeping bag (which we can help you find or even provide for an additional cost), spork and a few other essentials.
See our packing list for a full list of gear.
What’s included
- Breakfast for three days
- Lunch for four days
- Dinner for three days
- Snacks & drinks
- Backpack
- Tent
- Sleeping pad
- Headlamps
- Group cookset
- Group water filter kit
- Group first-aid kit
- Group maps and nav. gear
What’s not included
- Sleeping bagYou'll need to bring a good down or synthetic backpacking sleeping bag rated for between 20-35 degrees. Pick one that fits your body and your budget. We are happy to make recomendations.
- Long-handled sporkMany backpacker meals are freezedried and eaten from a foil pouch so a long-handled utensil, like a spork, make eating easier. If you aren't sure what to buy, we can point you in the right direction.
- CupNot required, but makes morning coffee more enjoyable.
- BootsYou'll need to bring your own waterproof hiking boots. This trail is known to get very muddy, so good boots are a must.
- ClothingYou'll need to bring pants, shirts and wool hiking socks for four days. We suggest bringing lightweight wicking fabrics like wool and wickaway. Cotton clothing is not recomended.
- Rain jacketRain is bound to happen at some point, so you'll need a good jacket to stay warm and dry. Jackets made with Gore-Tex and other waterproof materials are recomended.
- Warm jacketFleece, wool or down jackets are required.
- Warm hat and gloves
- Water bottlesBring two 1 liter bottles. Nalgene botles and water resevoir bags also work.
- Pocket knifeSomething small and simple, for whittling and preparing food.
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Hand sanitizer
- Medications
Available Packages
Available options
Itinerary
Virtual Gear shakedown, meet and greet, and introduction held via zoom with Head Guide Alex.
- We’ll make sure that everyone has the right gear required for this trip.
- Go over safety and health concerns.
- Held within a week of trip departure. Dates TBD.