Waterfall Hero Hikes: Courthouse Falls (Pisgah)

Courthouse Falls is a 40-foot waterfall on its namesake in Transylvania County, North Carolina. The waterfall is located in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.6 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.27410,-82.89218
Waterfall GPS: 35.27174,-82.89390

Directions:

From Brevard, head west on US-64 for about 10 miles. Near Rosman, turn right on NC-215. Drive for 10.5 miles and turn right on Forest Service Road 140. Drive 3 miles on the gravel road to a bridge over Courthouse Creek. There is a pull-off on the right immediately after the bridge.

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Hike Description:

Hike towards the bridge and pick up the Summey Cove Trail (#129)/Courthouse Falls Trail (#130) on the west side of the creek. The combined trail is blazed blue and orange. In about a quarter-mile, you'll be able to hear the waterfall to the right and shortly after that the trails split. Summey Cove Trail (blue blaze) goes right and Courthouse Falls Trail (orange blaze) turns sharply left. Follow the orange-blazed Courthouse Falls Trail that leads back towards the waterfall with wooden stairs leading down to creek level.