10/17/2023 – Devil’s Courthouse Trail in the southern Shining Rock Wilderness of Pisgah National Forest off the Blue Ridge Parkway, NC

Date: 10/17/2023

Name: Devil's Courthouse Trail

Distance: 1.0

Difficulty: Easy

Total Climbing Elevation: 279

Type: Out and Back

Notes: This hike was off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Southern Shining Rock Wilderness of Pisgah National Forest. Due to heavy fog earlier in the day, we completed this as a separate hike after the earlier, longer hike to Sam Knob and Black Balsam Knob. The trail is a steep incline initially along a paved path from the parking area then transitioning into a very rocky trail to the overlook . The 360 degree views from Devil's Courthouse were truly beautiful and worth the extra effort. A visit at any time of the year would be rewarding. Today's Hikers: Matt Henderson & Mike Bell

AllTrails Link: Devil's Courthouse Trail in the southern Shinning Rock Wilderness of Pisgah National Forest

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