Schoolhouse Falls

Schoolhouse Falls is not a tall waterfall (drops about 20 ft.), but it makes up for that in beauty! It's the most popular of the many waterfalls in Panthertown Valley in the Nantahala National Forest, located in Jackson County. The cascade free falls into a refreshing pool that is safe for swimming and wading. Since there is a network of trails in the Valley, you have a variety of hike options. The most direct route is 2.5 miles roundtrip. Our favorite is a loop hike that includes mountain views from a stone-covered summit and a second waterfall (Greenland Creek Falls).