Looking Glass Rock Overlook

Blue Ridge Pkwy, Canton, North Carolina 28716 USA

Independent
Pet Friendly
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
No Wifi

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Located at Milepost 417 along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Looking Glass Rock Overlook offers unobstructed views of the massive, exposed face of Looking Glass Rock and the Pisgah National Forest. Made of compressed volcanic rock that shimmers like glass when rain or ice settles on its surface, this steep-sided mountain is popular with hikers, climbers, and waterfall-chasers.

Reviewed by
Olivia H.

March 27, 2023

This place was beautiful and challenging. many people are saying it's a moderate hike, but for me this hike was challenging as heck. People i was passing of all ages and shapes were saying this is... Read more

Reviewed by
Tim B.

September 10, 2023

The drive isn't too bad - less enjoyable than the Great Smokey Mountain Trail. We did see a small heard of elk on our way from Waynesville - which was pretty neat. The area is clean and pretty... Read more

Reviewed by
Richard R.

May 03, 2021

Looking Glass Rock Overlook is awesome! What makes this spot so special? 1) It is one of the best places to view LOOKING GLASS ROCK, a huge monolith that, as the Nat'l Forest Service describes:... Read more

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