Devil's Courthouse Trail
Shining Rock Wilderness
moderate · 0.9 mi · +350 ft · ~30 min · 50 min from downtown
Features: summit, rocky, panoramic
Devil's Courthouse Trail is a moderate 0.9-mile hike in Shining Rock Wilderness, about 50 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 30 min with 350 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Steep paved trail to a rocky summit with views into four states.
Trailhead
35.3078, -82.8934
Make a day of it
- 185 King Street (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 10.1 mi from the trailhead
- Noblebräu Brewing (Breweries, ★ 4.6) — 10.1 mi from the trailhead
- Vescovo Neighborhood Eatery (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 10.1 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Devil's Courthouse Trail take?
About 30 min for the 0.9-mile hike, with 350 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Devil's Courthouse Trail?
It's rated moderate: 0.9 miles with 350 ft of climbing.
How far is Devil's Courthouse Trail from Asheville?
About 50 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Shining Rock Wilderness.
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