Slick Rock Falls in Pisgah National Forest, NC

Hike Slick Rock Falls Pisgah National Forest, NC

Class 1 1.8 miles 400 gain <1 hr Out + Back May 25, 2016
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Named for the slickrock the water pours from, Slick Rock Falls is basically just a roadside attraction. Although pretty, it's not a hike on its own. A trail leads past Slick Rock Falls through the forest to the base of Looking Glass Rock. The trail is pleasant, ascending along the side of a creek and through thick rhododendrons and otherwise dense greenery as it makes its way north. It was odd that the end of the trail was just the base of a cliff, though I assume it's used as an access point for rock climbers. The perspective from here looking up at Looking Glass Rock's sheer granite slabby face is pretty cool.

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Slick Rock Falls.
Slick Rock Falls.
Beneath Slick Rock Falls.
Beneath Slick Rock Falls.
Along the Slick Rock Falls Trail.
Along the Slick Rock Falls Trail.
A nice walk along a creek through dense forest.
A nice walk along a creek through dense forest.
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Approaching the base of Looking Glass Rock.
Approaching the base of Looking Glass Rock.
A view up at the iconic slabby granite comprising Looking Glass Rock's face.
A view up at the iconic slabby granite comprising Looking Glass Rock's face.

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