Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest
The Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest offers an awe-inspiring hiking experience, leading trekkers through lush forests and rocky terrain. As you ascend, you'll be treated to panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, the Davidson River Valley, dense woods, and the iconic Looking Glass Rock, a smooth, glistening granite formation. At the summit, the trail rewards you with sweeping vistas of the Pisgah Wilderness, with glimpses of the distant Appalachian peaks and valleys, making it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and photography lovers. #Hike #Forest #Nature #Overlook #Mountain #Rock
- Distance: 6.0 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,919 ft
- Maximum elevation: 3,911 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,919 ft
- Minimum elevation: 2,343 ft
- Moving time: 2 h 46 m
- Moving speed: 2.2 mph
- Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
- Total time: 3 h 1 m
- Global speed: 2.0 mph
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Coordinates: 35.29095 -82.79474 35.30447 -82.77664
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 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…
Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,660 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,911 ft
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
