Comments on: Turkey Knob and Blackrock Trails, Nantahala National Forest

By: Jeff Clark, Meanderthals

Jeff Clark, Meanderthals — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:32:00 +0000

In reply to Ashevillain. Hey! Thanks for the tip on Kornegay's map. I just ordered one.

By: Ashevillain

Ashevillain — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:59:00 +0000

Burt Kornegay’s Panthertown map is a must. I hope that was 1 of the 3 you ordered!

The NatGeo Trails Illustrated map is useless for Panthertown as the scale is much too small…and the USFS “official” maps at the trailhead do not include any of the many “footpaths” which, IMO, are crucial to know if you don’t want to get lost there. I’ve even found some of these “footpaths” that aren’t on Kornegay’s map but you have to be well off the beaten path in the first place before you get to them.

PS: I’m really liking the format of your blog here. Thinking of starting my own.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:46:00 +0000

Hey there, thanks for the mention! You’re pretty unlucky with this walk. To me I’d classify a map from 2002 as current! I’ve made the odd mistake in not seeking the latest information for a walk, but it happens to everyone at some stage I suppose…