Whitesides Mountain and Devils Courthouse - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Whitesides Mountain and Devils Courthouse
Country:	United States
State:	North Carolina
Nearby Town:	Highlands, NC
Rating:
Directions:	Trailhead: 35.08042, -83.14420 From US Hwy 64, turn right onto SR 1690, 5.7 miles north of the US 64/North Carolina 28 junction in Highlands. From Cashiers, take US 64 and turn left onto SR 1600 about 4 miles south of town. The junction is marked by a Forest Service sigh that reads VISTA POINT/WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN. Take SR 1690 for 1 mile to a left turn into a parking area with pit toilets.
Total Hike Distance:	3.05 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy to Moderate
Permit Required:	Yes
Hike Type:	Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Parking Area
Trails Used:	Whitesides Mountain Loop and Devils Courthouse
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	None
Management:	U.S. Forest Service
Contact Information:	Highlands Ranger District 2010 Flat Mountain Rd Highlands, NC 28741
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	Begin at the parking area and climb to the top of Whitesides Mountain where you will have great vistas along the ridges. The trail to Devils Courthouse has many trails created by climbers that can get you off course.