LOOKING GLASS ROCK – UPPER SITE
Location: Western North Carolina
Trip Starts: USFS 475
Trip Ends: USFS 475
Total Distance: 3.1 miles
Hike Type: In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Trails Used: Looking Glass Rock Trail
Trail Traffic: Heavy
Trip Type: Day or Overnight Hike
More Information:
North Carolina National Forests
Supervisor’s Office
160 Zillicoa St. Suite A
Asheville, NC 28801
828-257-4200
Highlights:
The Forest Service describes the Pisgah National Forest as “a mecca for vacationers, naturalists and adventurers.” Looking Glass Rock is located in this area and is a favorite destination of many hikers and backpackers. The rock is actually a monolithic piece of exposed granite that rises from the valley floor at 2310 feet to the summit at 3969 feet. The name reflects the appearance of the mountain when water freezes on the exposed granite surface and reflects the sun like a mirror.
Recommended:
Guidebook For This Area
Trail Map For This Area
More Details:
- click to see trail photos from this hike near Brevard, N.C.: September 18, 1999; April 1, 1995
- click to read an article from this backpacking trip to Looking Glass Rock: April 21, 2000
- click to view a detailed trip report of this backpacking trip in the Pisgah National Forest: September 18, 1999; April 1, 1995* (password required)
- click to view maps: area map, detailed map, profile map (password required)
- click for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
- click to access the guidebook North Carolina Hiking Trails which has details on this destination
- click for other North Carolina hiking and backpacking books
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