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
|
31.1 mi
50.1 km
Art Loeb Trail
Brevard, NC
|
31.1 mi 50.1 km | Brevard, NC |
Unknown
Update
|
33
|
|
|
9.8 mi
15.7 km
Sam Knob Loop
Brevard, NC
|
9.8 mi 15.7 km | Brevard, NC |
Unknown
Update
|
13
|
|
|
2.7 mi
4.3 km
Looking Glass Rock Trail
Brevard, NC
|
2.7 mi 4.3 km | Brevard, NC |
|
22
|
|
|
7.8 mi
12.5 km
Raven Cliff Falls Loop
Slater-Marietta, SC
|
7.8 mi 12.5 km | Slater-Marietta, SC |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry, Fallen Trees: A few soft spots. A few rhodos hanging into the trails. Everything is passable.
55 days ago
|
20
|
|
|
5.7 mi
9.1 km
John Rock Loop
Brevard, NC
|
5.7 mi 9.1 km | Brevard, NC |
Unknown
Update
|
18
|
|
|
1.5 mi
2.4 km
Rainbow Falls Trail
Slater-Marietta, SC
|
1.5 mi 2.4 km | Slater-Marietta, SC |
Unknown
Update
|
3
|
|
|
13.7 mi
22.0 km
High Line Loop
Cullowhee, NC
|
13.7 mi 22.0 km | Cullowhee, NC |
Unknown
Update
|
1
|
|
|
2.9 mi
4.7 km
Bennett Gap Trail
Brevard, NC
|
2.9 mi 4.7 km | Brevard, NC |
Unknown
Update
|
2
|
|
|
1.5 mi
2.3 km
Ridgeline
Etowah, NC
|
1.5 mi 2.3 km | Etowah, NC |
|
2
|
|
|
1.3 mi
2.1 km
Dismal Trail #12
Slater-Marietta, SC
|
1.3 mi 2.1 km | Slater-Marietta, SC |
Unknown
Update
|
1
|
Connect with Facebook
John Rock
1 Comment