Hidden away from the Gorge within the natural beauty of Washington state, Panther Creek Falls offers an enchanting experience ...

"The terrain surrounding Panther Creek Falls is rugged, marked by steep inclines ... located approximately 4.2 miles from the nearest trailhead, requiring SAR teams to hike over 8.4 miles round-trip ...

Panther Creek Falls is deep in the Cohutta Wilderness of ... adding that rescuers had to hike more than 8 miles round-trip, “much of it in the dark,” to reach the injured campers.