ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A three-mile long portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville reopened Thursday, marking the latest milestone on the road to recovery after Helene devastated western North Carolina.

Officials announced on Friday that road damage caused by a landslide near Devil’s Courthouse, a 5,720-foot rocky overlook near milepost 422, was repaired, making an 85-mile stretch from Asheville down to the southern end of the Parkway in Cherokee continuous once again.

This opens up national park sites, such as the Devil’s Courthouse, along with its popular eponymous trail.

The peak offers views of four states - North Carolina , South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee - and serves as a popular destination for fall foliage lovers.

More national park trails and sites along the Blue Ridge

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