Courthouse Falls Trail NC – 45-Foot Waterfall in Pisgah National Forest

Trail Overview

Courthouse Falls, in Pisgah National Forest near the Blue Ridge Parkway, drops into a large, deep pool in a picturesque cove. It a 45-foot waterfall dropping into a large, deep pool in a picturesque cove.

Where It Is

FS 140 (Courthouse Creek Road) off NC 215, Pisgah National Forest, NC.

Good to Know

Always check current trail, parking, and access conditions with the managing agency before you go — conditions can change with weather and season. The 0.3 mi is the marked Courthouse Falls spur itself; it’s reached via the separate Summey Cove Trail, so the full hike runs longer than 0.3 mi one way — confirm current access before you go.

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