Friends of Panthertown

Panthertown Valley, a popular 6,311-acre backcountry recreation area with 30 miles of public trails on the Nantahala National Forest.

Our amazing volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization. Become one today.

Call (828) 269-4453 or visit panthertown.org for more information.

What We Do:

* Engage volunteers in on-the-ground efforts at weekly trail stewardship work days

* Foster environmental stewardship through outreach and education

* Restore and maintain 30 miles of public trails

* Construct trail-head facilities and repair bridges and existing structures

* Protect natural resources and monitor fragile ecosystems

* Collaborate with stakeholders to develop solutions to natural resource issues

* Provide funding for conservation projects through grants and donations