Looking Glass Rock
Hike to one of the most impressive viewpoints in Pisgah National Forest.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 521 m
- Descent
- 521 m
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Hike to one of the most impressive viewpoints in Pisgah National Forest.
Difficult Hiking
A classic trail run from the fish hatchery with phenomenal views from John Rock.
Moderate Trail Running
A classic route from the fish hatchery with phenomenal views from John Rock.
Moderate Hiking
A historic and iconic portion of the MST well-known in the trail running world.
Difficult Trail Running
A iconic and scenic trail running route best known for its traverse through Shining Rock Wilderness.
Difficult Trail Running
A beautiful, relatively flat run through the historic Pink Beds Valley.
Easy Trail Running
A gem of a hike showcasing some of the best features in Pisgah National Forest.
Difficult Hiking
An epic traverse through the Great Balsam Mountains and Middle Prong Wilderness.
Severe Hiking
A beautiful, family-friendly hike through the historic Pink Beds Valley.
Easy Hiking
A historic and iconic route connecting Mount Pisgah to Mount Mitchell.
Difficult Hiking
A challenging and scenic route through Pisgah National Forest best-known for its traverse through the Shining Rock Wilderness.
Extreme Hiking
Classic Pisgah at an intermediate level.
Difficult Mountain Biking
Widely regarded as the most technical, challenging trail in Pisgah National Forest.
Extreme Mountain Biking
An epic loop featuring some of Pisgah's most remote trails.
Severe Mountain Biking
Flowy but steep singletrack rideable from downtown Brevard.
Difficult Mountain Biking
A fast, chundery descent without the death-defying character of most Pisgah trails.
Severe Mountain Biking