Looking Glass Rock Trail is a 6.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Brevard, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, rock climbing, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This is a great hike with a steady climb. There are only a few points where things get a little technical, but wear the right shoes and it’s not bad. The end is amazing - find a spot to sit down and enjoy the view. NOTE: Users have reported that parking on the dirt road next to the trailhead will result in a fine.
This is a popular trail, with a wide paved parking area and a large Forest Service sign identifying it as Looking Glass Rock Trailhead.
Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District. District Ranger, Derek Ibarguen 1001 Pisgah Highway Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 (828) 877-3265 Visitors Center website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recreation/outdoorlearning/recarea/?recid=48154&actid=120
Directions from Brevard, NC: Travel US 276 northwest for approximately 5 miles, then turn left (toward the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education) just before Looking Glass Falls. The Looking Glass Rock Trailhead will be on the right.
January 26, 2021so beautiful!!!
January 21, 2021Great views at the top, and definitely a busy trail.
January 20, 2021Absolutely beautiful at the top. Pretty tough going up but well worth the views!
January 20, 2021Moderately strenuous, but so worth it!!! Breathtaking view at the top. Took us about 5 hours round trip. Lovely trail!
January 19, 2021Beautiful views at the top, relatively popular trail, first part was muddy
January 17, 2021Super muddy but still a great hike! Quite crowded especially at the top on weekends.
January 17, 2021Really icy out there yesterday. There were several spots that people were slipping and sliding down. I would avoid this trail if you aren’t experienced because of the ice.
January 17, 2021Trail super easy to follow but it was icy, windy, and snowing at the top which made it pretty dramatic. Took us just under 3 hours round trip.
January 16, 2021Went early morning and avoided crowds. On our way back down we passed tons of people going up. Some slick sections, gonna be muddy later, the wife and I almost bought the farm on some ice. Cloudy up top but we caught a moment when the sun just broke through and it was beautiful.
January 16, 2021Moderate. Beautiful. Slick.
January 15, 2021Meh. It was fine but not amazing.
January 14, 2021nice clear sunny day out there, most of the snow melted, very muddy, still some ice. as we were leaving, emergency vehicles started arriving. I guess someone we passed on the trail had a slip and fall. be careful out there, folks!
January 14, 2021January 13, 2021Beautiful hike, although it is very muddy bring a change of shoes for the car ride home!
January 12, 2021January 11, 2021Snow, ice, and LOTS of mud out there today. Pretty difficult even with boots and trekking poles. Will have to come back when the conditions are better because it was too icy to explore at the top.
January 10, 2021Nice views of the BRP. Very slippery right now
January 5, 2021very mucky towards the top! we wore boots so no issues! the pup enjoyed herself as well
January 5, 2021
