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Devil's Courthouse is a mountain in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina in the United States of America. The mountain is located at the Western edge of the Pisgah National Forest about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of Brevard and 28 miles (45 kilometers) southwest of Asheville.
A prominent landmark of legend on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Devil’s Courthouse presides over some of the most spectacular views in the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the top of Devil’s Courthouse at 5,720 feet, visitors can see into South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee in a 360-degree panorama.
- Why Do They Call It Devil’s Courthouse?
- Where Is Devil’s Courthouse?
- Leave No Trace
- The Devil’s Courthouse Hike
- Nearby Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes
There are a few legends that explain why this mountain is called “Devil’s Courthouse.” 1. The bare rock at the top of this mountain has long been known for its “devilish” look from a distance. 2. The “courthouse” part of the name, comes from a cave within the mountain. A general description is that the devil holds court here. 3. More specifically, ...
Devil’s Courthouse is in Transylvania County and at the western edge of Pisgah National Forest. The mountain is reachable via the Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 422). This section of the Parkway is subject to closuresduring winter and icy conditions, so please check ahead before visiting. The trail that leads up can be covered in snow and ice, in case you’...
While hiking Devil’s Courthouse, we ask you to PLEASE leave no trace. This means a few things, including: 1. As we mentioned, stay on the designated trail. Devil’s Courthouse is home to rare plants and a Peregrine Falcon nesting area at the top. 2. Climbing is prohibited, as indicated by signs along the way. Please respect the signs and the fragile...
The Devil’s Courthouse hike is a half-mile one way. While it’s a short hike, we rate it as a moderate to strenuous trail. 1. Start the hike from the Devil’s Courthouse Overlook. A paved walkway will take you along the Blue Ridge Parkway for a short distance before veering away from the road. 2. The hike continues on a paved section, which is also t...
Devil’s Courthouse is in a sweet spot, surrounded by multiple iconic Western NC attractions. Here are a few nearby: 1. Black Balsam Knob (420.2): This Blue Ridge Parkway hike leads to epic views of mountain balds, which remain a scientific mystery today. The Black Balsam Knob hike is only 1.4 miles roundtrip but can be extended, as it’s also part o...
Hike to the Top of Devil’s Courthouse. So Devil’s Courthouse is actually the name of a mountain along the Blue Ridge Parkway. (It’s technically in the Pisgah National Forest.) And you have two main overlooks here. The first is the overlook from the parking lot.
This hike takes you to the summit of Devil's Courthouse, a high-elevation rocky summit with a fantastic cliff-top overlook. But this isn't the usual route used by most casual tourists, which is a paved trail starting at a Parkway overlook.
Short and steep hike to long-range mountain vistas. If you’re looking for a quick (but steep!) hike to a spectacular long-range mountain view, look no further than Devil’s Courthouse. Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway southwest of Asheville, this hike is easily accessible with a breathtaking drive along the way.
This is a great, short hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can park at the Devil's Courthouse overlook, then follow the trail to the short (about half a mile), steep hike up to ~5,700 feet, with amazing views. Getting there - The parkway is winding and requires careful, alert driving.
