Hiking Trails

5. Devils Courthouse. 0.8 mi, round trip, paved but steep trail to top of rock promontory with spectacular panoramic view. From Sylva (Exit 85) drive East on US 23/74 for 8.9 miles, turn left enter the Blue Ridge Parkway, proceed in direction of Asheville. Drive 0.6 miles past Milepost 423, turn right into Devils Courthouse parking overlook. (If traveling West on Blue Ridge Parkway, drive 0.4 miles past Milepost 422, turn left into Devils Courthouse parking overlook.) Take sidewalk to the East along Parkway, and turn right into woods just before tunnel. Trail is paved at start.