Pilot Mtn to Courthouse Falls
Hike Number: 460
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District, WC100
Trailhead Location: end of FS___below Pilot Mtn
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 9.1
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 3,350 / 4,575
Total Elevation Gain: 1,300
Total Elevation Descent: 1,300
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0460.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0460.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0460.gpx
Trail Description: Follow trail to Deep Gap; short bushwhack to left & follow FS 140A right to FS 140 and on to Courthouse Falls. There is one stream crossing at Kiesee Creek, wet-feet if water is high.:-)
Topos: Shining Rock, Sams Knob
Special Features: P-400
Flower Season: April-May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Bi-Lo, Pisgah Forest
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 60
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 276 W to FS 475 S;. [NOTE: FS 475 closed 9/04 due to hurricane damage - use Cathey's Creek Rd. instead.]; right onto FS 229 to end.
Notes: Good lunch spot at scenic Courthouse Falls.
Hike History: W0502; W0804