Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest
The Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest offers a rewarding, moderately challenging hike with spectacular vistas. As you ascend, you'll pass through shaded forests, cross a stream, and encounter sections lined with rhododendron and mountain laurel, especially vibrant in spring. Once at the summit, you'll be treated to sweeping 360-degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Davidson River Valley, with the most breathtaking panoramas seen from the Upper Looking Glass Cliffs. #Hike #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Cliff #Overlook
- Distance: 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,660 ft
- Maximum elevation: 3,911 ft
- Elevation loss: 157 ft
- Minimum elevation: 2,339 ft
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Name: Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest GPS track, route, trail
End: Looking Glass Rock Trail, Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States (35.30432 -82.79472)
Coordinates: 35.29090 -82.79472 35.30439 -82.77660
Topography: Transylvania County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest
United States > North Carolina > Transylvania County
The Looking Glass Rock Trail offers an engaging and moderately strenuous hike with spectacular mountain views. Starting near a gentle stream, the path leads through lush rhododendron and laurel tunnels, eventually bringing you to a rocky clearing used as a helicopter pad. From there, the trail climbs further…
Distance: 6.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,781 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,911 ft
