Panther Creek Falls
Habersham County, Georgia
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 131 ft (40 m)
- Location
- Habersham County, Georgia
- Access status
- Helene repairs: normal parking closed; trail warning
- The walk
- 7-mile return; parking closed
- Ground & access
- Washed-out tread; intermediate/advanced hikers only.
Hurricane Helene damaged trail tread and recreation facilities. The trail remains open with warnings, while the normal parking area is closed.
Plan your visit
Panther Creek Trail; recreation-area parking closed
USFS gives 3.5 miles one-way to the falls, about 7 miles return. No currently usable starting parking is verified.
Washed-out tread; intermediate/advanced hikers only.
Where to start
3995 Old Historic 441, Turnerville is the closed recreation area. No alternative legal parking is verified.
Timing & water
Closure and repair warning checked October 27, 2026; no reopening date supplied.
Before you go
Published $4 amenity fee does not authorize entry to the closed facilities.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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