Looking Glass Rock in Pisgah National Forest, NC

Hike Looking Glass Rock Pisgah National Forest, NC

Class 1 6.4 miles 1600 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back May 2, 2017
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Known mostly to rock climbers due to its impressive cliffy faces, Looking Glass Rock is a stunning bulbous hunk of granite. The Looking Glass Rock Trail is a popular, nice hike that starts on the southeast side of the mountain. It begins with ample switchbacks until reaching the flatter second half of the hike. There is a helipad along the way, some campsites, and then the trail ends at a viewpoint on top of Looking Glass Rock. It's a nicely forested and has an easy to follow trail.

PEAKS ON HIKE
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Looking Glass Rock
3969 ft
849 rise

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The trail is wide and easy to follow.
The trail is wide and easy to follow.
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Pretty forested scenery as the trail switchbacks up Looking Glass Rock.
Pretty forested scenery as the trail switchbacks up Looking Glass Rock.
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Ascending the flatter portion of the hike along the top of Looking Glass Rock.
Ascending the flatter portion of the hike along the top of Looking Glass Rock.
A clearing toward the top.
A clearing toward the top.
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Approaching the overlook.
Approaching the overlook.
Looking Glass Rock, great views.
Looking Glass Rock, great views.
Looking to the right - it just kind of drops off steeply.
Looking to the right - it just kind of drops off steeply.

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