Devil's Courthouse
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| Devil's Courthouse | |
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 Devil's Courthouse as seen from the scenic overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway |
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| Elevation | 5,720 feet (1,743 m) |
| Location | Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA |
| Range | Appalachian Mountains |
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| Topo map | USGS Sam Knob |
Devil's Courthouse is a mountain in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina in the United States of America. The mountain is located at the Western edge of the Pisgah National Forest about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of Brevard and 28 miles (45 kilometers) southwest of Asheville. Located at milepost 422.4 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Devil's Courthouse has a moderate/strenuous trail climbing a half mile to its peak where panoramic views can be seen.
Cherokee lore says that Judaculla, a slant eyed giant, dwells in its cave. Folk tales say that the devil holds court in the chambers of the cave.
