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John Rock
Description
What's not to love about the panoramic view from John Rock?
It's a great place to rest in the sun, and admire Looking Glass Rock right across the valley. If you come during Peregrine falcon nesting season, see if you can spot them nesting on Looking Glass Rock.
The rock is sloped and can be very slippery if wet. It's around a 200' sheer drop, so you'll (obviously) want to be careful. I recommend you bring lunch or dinner along in your pack, and hike to the look out. That way, you can eat and enjoy the view with friends!
Short Hike: Park at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education & Fish Hatchery. Use the Cat Gap Loop trail to access the John Rock trail. If you want to do a simple hike in and out in a day, I recommend taking the eastern section of the Cat Gap Loop.
Family Friendly: Moderately difficult hike, but doable in a day. It's a great picnic location, and plenty for kids to explore.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
Check-Ins
Nearby Trails
31.1 mi
50.1 km
Art Loeb Trail
Brevard, NC
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31.1 mi 50.1 km | Brevard, NC |
All Clear
Update
Fallen Trees: Some fallen trees once you go down from the summit on art loeb
71 days ago
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15.7 km
Sam Knob Loop
Brevard, NC
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5.7 mi
9.1 km
John Rock Loop
Brevard, NC
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5.7 mi 9.1 km | Brevard, NC |
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27
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2.7 mi
4.3 km
Looking Glass Rock Trail
Brevard, NC
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2.7 mi 4.3 km | Brevard, NC |
All Clear
Update
Dry, Mostly Dry, Some Mud - Maybe 2 slightly damp, muddy spots. Not even worth listing as a "minor issue".
20 days ago
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Raven Cliff Falls Loop
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Rainbow Falls Trail
Slater-Marietta, SC
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1.5 mi 2.4 km | Slater-Marietta, SC |
Unknown
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13.7 mi
22.0 km
High Line Loop
Cullowhee, NC
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13.7 mi 22.0 km | Cullowhee, NC |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud: Many of the old logging roads thick with briars. Horse traffic has maintained a prickery path thru.
19 days ago
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1
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2.9 mi
4.7 km
Bennett Gap Trail
Brevard, NC
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2.9 mi 4.7 km | Brevard, NC |
Unknown
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2
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1.5 mi
2.3 km
Ridgeline
Etowah, NC
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1.5 mi 2.3 km | Etowah, NC |
Unknown
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4.6 mi
7.5 km
Bracken Preserve Loop
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