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Panther Top Lookout
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Beats Working
September 28, 2022
The Panther Top lookout tower is the westernmost tower in North Carolina, located in the southwest corner of the state near Murphy and Hiwassee Lake. Although the mountain appears little more than a hill on a topographic map, the 30-foot tower affords spectacular 270° views of the region. A short, easy walk on gravel FR 85 takes you to the summit of Panther Top (2,293 feet) where you can see the Unicoi, Snowbird, Valley River, Tusquitee, and Georgia Blue Ridge Mountain ranges from the stairs. If you are in the region this easy and accessible hike is a perfect capstone after a day of adventure.
The Panther Top lookout tower is the westernmost tower in North Carolina, located in the southwest corner of the state near Murphy and Hiwassee Lake. Although the mountain appears little more than a hill on a topographic map, the 30-foot tower affords spectacular 270° views of the region. A short, e…
Coral
October 18, 2021
A short drive and an easy hike takes you to the Panther Top Lookout where you will get a breath-taking 360 degree view of the area. A must-see!
James
August 1, 2021
Close to the cabin, this old firetower is a relatively unknown gem that hikers like to visit. After a 10 minute drive, you will need to hike about 1.5 miles up the hill to reach the summit and tower. The hike is listed as easy (on a closed off, grassy road) but some causal hikers will find the incline a challenge. Once at the top, the views make the effort worth it! You can climb the steps, but the cab on top is locked except on rare occasions when the U. S. Forestry Service opens it to the public.
Close to the cabin, this old firetower is a relatively unknown gem that hikers like to visit. After a 10 minute drive, you will need to hike about 1.5 miles up the hill to reach the summit and tower. The hike is listed as easy (on a closed off, grassy road) but some causal hikers will find the incli…
Jennifer
July 31, 2021
2.3 mile hike at a moderate level...should take you about 1 hour and 20 minutes...beautiful views at the top
Marie-Ellyn
October 28, 2021
Easy hike to the top, and you are rewarded with spectacular views!
Staðsetning
Murphy, NC