Length: 2.4 mile round trip
Difficulty: Moderate, family-friendly trail.
Elevation Gain: 663 feet
Trailhead: The trailead is located on Theriot Ave, with parking at the corner of Theriot and Starbuck Hill Road. Note: there is a barrier preventing drive-through on Theriot at this point. There is parking on both sides of the barrier.
Stay on the foot trails. There are several ATV trails which criss-cross the mountainside and do not necessarily connect with the foot trail.
Activities: Hiking, Photo opportunity
Amenities: The rock at the top is a great picnic spot.
Note: There is a bird’s eye view of the town of Chestertown
More information: Panther Mountain Trail (PDF)
This hike is part of the Chester Challenge, ten hikes of varying difficulty in the town of Chester. Complete 6 of the hikes and receive a Chester Challenge pin.
