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Devil’s Courthouse Trail

by | Aug 22, 2018 | Hiking By Activity, Hiking By Difficulty, Hiking By Distance, Hiking National Parks, Hiking Trail Guides by State, Hiking Trails - Over 1.0 Mile, Hiking Trails Blue Ridge Parkway NC, Moderate/Strenuous Hiking Trails, North Carolina Mountain Hiking Trails, North Carolina Overlook Mountain Trails, Overlook Hiking Trails

Devil’s Courthouse Trail

Milepost 422.4
Distance: 1.0 mile out and back from the parking area.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Elevation Gain : 258 feet
Trailhead: Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 422.4, park at the Devil’s Courthouse Overlook

Elevation: 5720′

Tips:

This is a family friendly hike for children over 5. It is a very steep incline for adults.

Sneakers or hiking shoes

Definitely bring a camera or video camcorder the views are like a painting.

Park you car at the overlook. When looking up at the rock face sometimes you can see some tiny hikers at the top viewing area. Follow the paved pathway parallel with the Blue Ridge Parkway towards the tunnel and enter the woods. Get ready to climb almost straight up at a very steep incline. There is a bench in the left half way up. Then the pathway turns to a wall enclosed viewing area with spectacular mountain views. Looking to the East is the Carolina Piedmont. The view to the West is the Shining Rock Wilderness

Crag Way Trail Loop-Grandfather Mountain-Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 299.9

by | Aug 24, 2015 | Campground Hiking Trails, Hiking By Activity, Hiking By Difficulty, Hiking By Distance, Hiking National Parks, Hiking Trail Guides by State, Hiking Trails - Over 3.0 Miles, Hiking Trails Blue Ridge Parkway NC, North Carolina Campground Trails, North Carolina Mountain Hiking Trails, North Carolina Overlook Mountain Trails, North Carolina State Park Trails, North Carolina Visitor Center Trails, Overlook Hiking Trails, State Park Hiking Trails, Strenuous Hiking Trails, Visitor Center Hiking Trails

Trail Head: Boone Fork Parking Area, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 299.5
GPS: 36.1199, -81.7815
Distance: 3.68  miles
Duration: 3 hrs 20 minutes
Elevation: 1,056 feet
Skill Level: Strenuous Hiking Trails

Overview: This is a very family walking trail in Blowing Rock North Carolina. It is part of the Moses Cone Memorial Park Trail system. The hike is about one mile in length but is a beautiful walk around the lake during any season. This hiking trail is a great stretch your legs type of hike after you have been driving in the car all day. Pets are welcomed on this trail but must be on a leash. I would definitely recommend this hike during the fall season for a brisk walk and great picture taking.

Tips:

  • Make sure you have comfortable hiking shoes
  • You must sign your name to the Grandfather Mountain List for the Ranger
  • Bring plenty of water at least 2 bottles and a back pack

Bass Lake Loop Trail Map

Photo Gallery

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Video View From Flat Rock View on Grandfather Mountain