Thailhead is located off Whiteside Mountain Rd. that is accessible from Hwy 64 between Cashiers and Highlands. There is a daily fee for the park that also gives you access to the the National Park System sites in near surrounding. The trail begins as an old logger trail that was also once used as a road for a shuttle bus that would carry people up to the top of the lookout point. Follow the gentle trail to the top. Once you arrive, you will see fantastic 210 degree view. Overlooking the cliffs keep a sharp eye for the peregrine falcons. These amazing birds will captivate you as you watch them soar through the air. A lot of hikers think that this trail is the end and begin to hike back down the road, but be sure to continue to the right (south/southwest). The overlooks you will find along the way will give you amazing views of the 750 feet drop offs. In about half mile walking along the cliffs, you will begin a descent that will complete the circle. For the experienced, there is a hidden trail to the Devil’s Courthouse from the first overlook offering a spectacular view of the giant rock face.
