Length: 1/2 mile
Time: 10 minutes one way
Difficulty: easy
Trail Condition: Fine
This is a little hike that leads to an epic swimming hole near Balsam Grove. It's been a long time since I've checked it out, but I'll write down what I remember.
Take Rosman Highway out of Brevard until you see Hwy 215 on the right, which goes to Balsam Grove (Headwaters Outfitters will be right there on the corner). Take this road (it's super windy) about 10 miles, passing through the "town" (giggle) of Balsam Grove (if I remember correctly, there's one gas station). Turn right onto Courthouse Creek Road, which is a pretty bumpy gravel road that you'll take for about 3 miles- when the road forks, bare left. After you cross the bridge over Courthouse Creek, park and look for the trail. It's about half a mile to courthouse falls. This is a perfect swimming spot on a really hot summer day. If you want a more intense trail, Upper Courthouse Falls is farther upstream, although the trail is pretty overgrown.
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