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LOOKING GLASS ROCK
UPPER SITE
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| 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
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click to see trail photos from this hike
near Brevard, N.C.:
September 18, 1999;
April 1, 1995
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click to view a detailed trip report
of this backpacking trip in the Pisgah National Forest:
September
18, 1999; April 1, 1995*
(password required) |
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click to view maps:
area map,
detailed map
(password required),
profile map,
TopoZone map |
| click for the
Southeastern Destinations
discussion forum
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| 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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click here to
add your hike, trip report, or feedback
for this destination |
| note, the * indicates
these items are not linked but coming soon |
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