Panther Falls
Amherst, Virginia
Swim
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Amherst, Virginia
- Head north on Goodwin St toward E Court St (52 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E Court St (148 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Main St (0.2 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto US-60 W/Lexington Turnpike (21.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Panther Falls Rd (0.6 mi)
- Slight left to stay on Panther Falls Rd (3.6 mi)
- Turn left onto National Forest Rd 315C (0.8 mi)
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