Devil's Courthouse Trail is a premier hiking destination in Haywood County, North Carolina, covering 1.0 miles with 350ft of elevation gain. Stats: 1.0 miles, 350ft gain, Moderate. Type: Out-and-Back. Surface: Rock. Time: 45 min. Fee: Free. Dogs: Yes. Permit: No. Wildlife: peregrine falcons, black bears, deer, ravens. Best seasons: Late spring through early fall; peregrine falcons nest here — stay on trail near the summit. Devil's Courthouse is a massive quartzite outcrop at Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 422.4. The short steep trail delivers one of the most dramatic cliff-edge viewpoints on the entire Parkway. Pack plenty of water and layers. Mountain weather in the southern Appalachians can change rapidly — always check the forecast. Leave No Trace: stay on trail, pack out all waste, respect wildlife.