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LOOKING GLASS ROCK
LOWER SITE
LOCATION:  Western North Carolina
HIKE STARTS:  USFS 475
HIKE ENDS:  USFS 475
TOTAL DISTANCE:  3.1 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  In and Out, Backtrack Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate to Difficult
TRAILS USED:  Looking Glass Rock Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Pisgah National Forest

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.  

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  April 21, 2000
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  April 21, 2000; March 11, 1995*  (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map (password required), profile map, TopoZone map
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bulletclick to access the guidebook North Carolina Hiking Trails which has details on this destination
bulletclick for other North Carolina hiking and backpacking books
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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