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Outdoors and Sports Panther Falls

Panther Falls
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    Panther Falls Road
    Amherst, VA 24521
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    434-946-9400 (Amherst CO Admin Office)
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    Amherst
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Panther Falls is an extremely popular local swimming hole and waterfall on the Pedlar River east of the Blue Ridge Parkway. On summer days, the falls are packed with people jumping from the top of the two rock shelves that frame the 10-foot falls.

The very short hike to the falls (only .4 miles) offers visitors a choice of a low or high road once reaching the falls. The trail is muddy from being crossed by small streams; caution is advised. An undercut ledge rings the pool and currents can be strong, making climbing out of the water challenging. Use caution while swimming.

Driving Directions
From the Lexington Visitor Center, drive east on Washington Street to a left at the stoplight onto East Nelson Street (US-60). Continue for 15 miles through Buena Vista and beneath the Blue Ridge Parkway overpass to an immediate right onto a gravel road, Panther Falls Road. Follow the road for three miles before arriving at a clearly marked parking lot for Panther Falls.

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Last Updated: 05/18/2020

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