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Devils Courthouse Trail

Length: 0.44 mi

Est. time: 12m

Gain: 9 ft

Loss: 278 ft

Max elev: 5,746 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 4Asphalthike

Elevation profile

+9 ft gain · −278 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP (Campground)

What to know

Watch Peregrine Falcons at Devils Courthouse

<p>Driving time to Devils Courthouse varies depending on where you access the Blue Ridge Parkway. Also, there is no predetermined time allotment for how long you must stay at the overlook. Take your time. Watch and listen for birds, then move on at a leisurely pace. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic motor road meant for driving enjoyment. Overlook views are intended to be savored.</p>

🗓 spring, summer, fall

Hike the Devils Courthouse Trail

<p>Hiking the trail round trip will take everyone a varying amount of time depending on their fitness level, how frequently they stop along the way, and how long they spend at the overlook. There is a picnic table available at the end of the parking lot and a large grassy area where visitors can spread a blanket to picnic, if they’d like. The drive time from Waynesville is about 30 minutes. Driving from the Asheville area is about an hour. Consider taking your time, stopping along the way, enjoying a picnic at Devils Courthouse or at another picnic area along the Parkway. Pisgah and Waterrock Knob both have picnic facilities available.</p>

🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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