Devil's Tramping Ground Road
Leave the Pittsboro area for rolling countryside, the Rocky River and farming communities toward Bear Creek.
Piedmont, North Carolina — Pittsboro, Bear Creek
Leave the Pittsboro area for rolling countryside, the Rocky River and farming communities toward Bear Creek. Local folklore gives this scenic road its memorable name.
Before you go: The namesake clearing is on private property. Enjoy the public-road route and do not assume access to private land.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/devils-tramping-ground-road/
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.
Piedmont, North Carolina — Pittsboro, Bear Creek
Leave the Pittsboro area for rolling countryside, the Rocky River and farming communities toward Bear Creek. Local folklore gives this scenic road its memorable name.
Before you go: The namesake clearing is on private property. Enjoy the public-road route and do not assume access to private land.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/devils-tramping-ground-road/
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.