How long is Looking Glass Rock (Pisgah)?

6.5 miles, out & back, with about 1,700 feet of elevation gain — roughly 3 hr 1 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Looking Glass Rock (Pisgah)?

It's rated Hard. switchbacks to a bald granite dome

Where is Looking Glass Rock (Pisgah)?

Looking Glass Rock (Pisgah) is in North Carolina. switchbacks to a bald granite dome

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Looking Glass Rock (Pisgah)

North Carolina

Distance6.5 mi

Est. time~3 hr 1 min

Elevation gain↗ 1,700 ft

RouteOut & back

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Looking Glass Rock (Pisgah) is a hard 6.5-mile out & back hike in North Carolina with about 1,700 ft of elevation gain. switchbacks to a bald granite dome.

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