Calling ALL Georgia Hangers...

[Youngblood]

First I was wondering who all on here is from Ga. I know myself and Youngblood are...but who else? And second...would anyone be interested in getting a hang out put together in the N. Ga mountians? I've never "Hosted" a hang out so I am in the dark as far as the planning stages and such...

FanaticFringer has talked about hanging out on the Panther Creek Trail off of US23/US441 in northeast Georgia a few miles north of the traffic light at Hollywood. I think there are plenty of spots for hammocks within the 1st mile so it isn't too remote. Seems like there was a large area just past the bridge over Panther Creek, if you don't cross the creek. FF would know of good locations but I haven't noticed him posting lately. Might pm him if there is interest in that location.

It is a beautiful trail, most people only hike the first 3.5 miles to the falls. There is a $3 per day parking fee at the trailhead on 'Old US441'. There is one nasty boulder/rock to negotiate climbing up and through before you get to the bridge. Other than that is is pretty easy as trails go, at least until you get near the falls and then there are some places with tricky footing that might make some folks nervous.

[alex30808]

Is camping allowed there on the trail / off trail? What's a good date for folks? How long is needed for planning? May or June?

[NCPatrick]

May is packed full already for me.

[FanaticFringer]

FanaticFringer has talked about hanging out on the Panther Creek Trail off of US23/US441 in northeast Georgia a few miles north of the traffic light at Hollywood. I think there are plenty of spots for hammocks within the 1st mile so it isn't too remote. Seems like there was a large area just past the bridge over Panther Creek, if you don't cross the creek. FF would know of good locations but I haven't noticed him posting lately. Might pm him if there is interest in that location.

It is a beautiful trail, most people only hike the first 3.5 miles to the falls. There is a $3 per day parking fee at the trailhead on 'Old US441'. There is one nasty boulder/rock to negotiate climbing up and through before you get to the bridge. Other than that is is pretty easy as trails go, at least until you get near the falls and then there are some places with tricky footing that might make some folks nervous.

Yep I've been absent around here for ahile. Been cruising gun forums lately.
Youngblood is correct when he say's it is a beutiful trail. My favorite. Not that it means anything but Backpacker magazine rated it the best dayhike in Georgia. The most scenic trail I've been on in Georgia. Plenty of great hanging spots. I've been there around 15 times in the last 2 years. I could help coordinate this trip.

FF

[sam4msu]

If you all don't mind a little North Alabama "flavor" I would love to join you if I can free up my schedule.

[CursedKarma]

There is always Pine Mountain GA. FDR Park, has the pine mountain trail. Here is a link to the PMTA web site. http://www.pinemountaintrail.org/index.html

I know it is a bit of a drive for most of yousguys, but well worth it. I Backpack/hike there once a month.

[troglobil]

Panther creek is day use only, no overnighting here anymore.

[peanuts]

Panther creek is day use only, no overnighting here anymore.

when did this happened?

[Youngblood]

Panther creek is day use only, no overnighting here anymore.

I recall signs saying you couldn't camp at the trailhead parking area but I saw plenty of campsites along the trail. Don't recall signs about not camping along the trail, are you sure about the trail part?

[FanaticFringer]

Panther creek is day use only, no overnighting here anymore.

Your not refering to the other Panther Creek in N.Georgia are you? The one were talking about is in Habersham County. Reeper and I camped there a few weeks ago. If not I'll be doing some serious stealth camping.