Panthertown Valley
Glenville, North Carolina
| Address: | ~Starts National Forest, Glenville, NC 28736, USA |
| GPS: |
35°10'5.5"N 83°2'25.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 19.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Pantertown Valley is a network of trails ranging from old fire roads to double track to super tight singletrack. There's 35 miles of total trails in the valley, but bikes are limited to 19 miles. Hikers and horses also share the area, and rock climbers frequent the cliffs. Most trails are well marked, but the network style layout can be confusing for first timers.Panthertown offers some gorgeous vistas, thanks to the massive granite cliffs that ring the valley. Be sure to bring a camera!Signage can be very hit-or-miss, so be sure to bring a map, and make sure you know where you started and which way you're going. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- 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 Glenville, North Carolina
- Head south on NC-107 S toward Briarberry Ln (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Bee Tree Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Cedar Creek Rd (3.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Breedlove Rd (3.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Starts National ForestDestination will be on the right(144 ft)
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