Hiking
Devil’s Courthouse Trail
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Distance
- 1 ml
- Duration
- .5 hr
- Ascent
- 250 ft
- Descent
- 250 ft
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 422.4, Canton, NC 28716
Best Time of Year: Mar 01 - Oct 31
A short but strenuous half-mile trail to a summit with panoramic views of four states.
Directions to Location
- Drive east on US 23/74 for 8.9 miles
- Turn left to enter the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Proceed toward Asheville to milepost 422.4
Trails and Waterfalls can be dangerous; take no chances, only photos for memories. Read our Safety and Insider tips to have a safe, fun and enjoyable trip to Jackson County.
Leave No Trace — Seven Principles
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
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Summit views of four states