Courthouse Falls via Summey Cove Trail(edit)

Very steep in the initial .7-.8 mile up which is were most of the elevation gain is; and then steep down until it levels out at about .8-.9 mile mark. Levels out after crossing the primitive road. The falls are lovely, and had a lot of water on 4/5/23. It was a chilly day, so we only saw two other groups at the falls. Yes, there is a downed tree, that blocks the trail, but someone has tied orange tape to the trees to show a work-around that leads back into the main trail. The ties are kind of spread out, so be aware, but enough people have hiked it that you can see the trail.

https://www.dwhike.com/Hikes-in-the-South/North-Carolina-Hikes/Pisgah-NF-Pisgah-District/Summey-Cove-Trail-Pisgah-NF/