Panther Mountains

Total Miles
9.6

Elevation

486.45 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

This is a gravel road along The Gauley River National Rec Area. It has access to Gauley river, and multiple hiking trails including the stairway to heaven, multiple water crossings and beautiful waterfalls. This is a great area for camping along the river. Remember to take out what you bring in.

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Panther Mountains
Panther Mountains

Difficulty

Most of trail is gravel road. Occasional small drop offs and shallow water crossings, but can change after heavy rains

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Dave Koczur
Oct 28, 2024
2024 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Dusty
Washboard
Did this in late October during peak fall colors. Beautiful scenery due to those colors. Some washboard action on places. Road became rougher the closer we got towards the end. The creek crossings were dry. Saw a black bear run across the road in front of us and a deer a little further on. Fun time all said.
Rob Lilley
Sep 24, 2024
2023 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Dusty
Relatively uninteresting gravel road through the woods. There were two small creek crossings that were completely dry. One small rutted spot. There's access to Mason Branch and Woods Ferry accesses, but no swimming/hang out spots. Limited views with all the foliage in the summer.
T M
Nov 11, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Genna Monk
May 29, 2023
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet

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