Looking Glass Rock Trail
Pisgah National Forest
hard · 6.5 mi · +1700 ft · ~4h · 45 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: Views, Forest, Sunrise
Looking Glass Rock Trail is a hard 6.5-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest, about 45 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 4h with 1,700 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
Best time to go
October
About the hike
Iconic Pisgah hike to a massive granite dome with jaw-dropping 360° views.
Trailhead
35.2965, -82.7857
Make a day of it
- Corky's Dawg House (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 4.6 mi from the trailhead
- 185 King Street (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 4.9 mi from the trailhead
- Noblebräu Brewing (Breweries, ★ 4.6) — 4.9 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Looking Glass Rock Trail take?
About 4h for the 6.5-mile hike, with 1,700 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Looking Glass Rock Trail?
It's rated hard: 6.5 miles with 1,700 ft of climbing.
How far is Looking Glass Rock Trail from Asheville?
About 45 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Pisgah National Forest.
Is Looking Glass Rock Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
When is the best time to hike Looking Glass Rock Trail?
October, based on its views, forest, sunrise and the season.
Similar trails
- Black Balsam Knob: easy · 1.5 mi · +350 ft · ~1h · 1h from downtown · Dog friendly
- John Rock Trail: hard · 5.2 mi · +1400 ft · ~3h 30m · 50 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Masters Park to Haw Creek Overlook: moderate · 2 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 12 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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