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Looking Glass Rock

Asheville, North Carolina

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A geological formation that is made of pure quartz and has been a ... more on TripAdvisor

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To cut a mile off the hike and for almost as good of views stop at the helipad just before the final steep stretch to the top. more on TripAdvisor

I didn't get to climb up the entire thing, but even the view from about 100 ft up was stunning. more on TripAdvisor

We had never done it before, but it was fabulous and the views were beautiful. more on TripAdvisor

I can't wait to go back and do it all over again! more on TripAdvisor

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I did this 6 mile hike and loved it. Great views from the top. Would love to trail run this someday. Took both ... more on TripAdvisor

One of the best "payoff" hikes I've done the southeast. The climb is moderately difficult but you would have to have some sort of special need not to make it up. Take the fork to the helicopter pad an ... more on TripAdvisor

While this was a fun little stop for us, I definitely would not recommend designing your whole day around it. more on TripAdvisor

It's straight up for 3.5 miles, but all worth it. Once you get to the top, you won't be disappointed. ... more on TripAdvisor

Take the hike to John Rock instead of Looking Glass. John Rock has beautiful view of the same vistas you would see from the top of Looking Glass but you get a great view and picture opportunity of Loo ... more on TripAdvisor

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Looking Glass Rock is a nice mountain hike that isn't too strenuous and has a great payoff. If you go at the right time in early summer most of the trail is surrounded by blooming plants. Looking Glass Rock ... more on GeckoGo