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Looking Glass Falls Stairway

 3.3 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. Pisgah National Forest
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Length


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Ascent

-36' -11 m

Descent

18%

Avg Grade (10°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

2,332' 711 m

High

2,296' 700 m

Low

Conditions

Bad / Closed 98 days ago
Muddy, Fallen Trees - Very overgrown in September 2018 History
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“A trail to a scenic waterfall.”

— Jean-Claude Linossi
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Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Family Friendly The kids will enjoy the cool water at the base of the falls.

Description

This is a very short, winding trail to the base of the falls. There are good views all the way down. The trail can be icy in the winter. This is a very popular spot, and there are always a lot of people in the summer.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District

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Nov 8, 2018
Sara Pappas
May 24, 2018
Holly Huston
May 11, 2018
Jean-Claude Linossi
Have hiked down to these falls numerous times — 0h 05m
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Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 3 votes

#19

in Pisgah National Forest

#15255

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#19

in Pisgah National Forest

#588

in North Carolina

#15,255

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The falls in the winter
The falls in the winter
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