Changes in store for Panthertown Valley
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library.
The changes are described by the organization and the Cashiers Crossroads Chronicle newspaper as “subtle”.
Here’s an excerpt from the newspaper’s coverage:
There are a little less than 80 miles of trails in Panthertown Valley. [Nina] Elliott, [Friends of Panthertown Coordinator], said the changes aren’t going to add miles, but will focus more on signage and what trails can accommodate various users (horseback riding, biking or hiking.)
“There are no signs,” said Elliott of its trails currently. “Panthertown Valley is a back country area, so most trails aren’t marked. It provides an experience for people to go out and find solitude in nature. However, the Forest Service has deemed it necessary to mark trails, at least minimally at trail intersections. It’s a safety issue. People get lost all the time. We’ve all been lost in Panthertown before. These signs have a lot of information on a little place. It’s not going to affect the experience for users in Panthertown.
Download a pdf description of Forest Service changes here.
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