Looking Glass Rock
Hike Number: 35
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: FS 475
Trailend Location: FS 475
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 5.8
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,300 / 3,969
Total Elevation Gain: 1,800
Total Elevation Descent: 1,800
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0035.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0035.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0035.gpx
Trail Description: Follow trail over summit and a short distance beyond to view spot at the cliff (end of trail); just before summit, turn left and follow yellow blazes on rocks past helicopter pad to cliff overlook..
Topos: Shining Rock
Special Features: Mountain View, P-400
Flower Season: Late April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 70
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 276 W; left onto FS 475 for 0.2 miles. Parking area on right side.
Notes: A moderately difficult, well-graded trail with great view spots.
NOTE: Heavily used trail; parking lot can be full in afternoons.
Hike History: H0401, H0404, W0501, H0503, W0602, W0703, H0704, H0903, H1104