Looking Glass Rock

[FrankMi]

It was very hazy at this very long distance but I don't think I could do any better with the distant sky or mountains behind the monolith so I let it go as it was. As it is, this is less than a good photographic image but perhaps has value for it's interesting appearance.

Looking Glass Rock is a pluton monolith in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The mountain is located within Pisgah National Forest southwest of Asheville. Named for the way its granite face reflects the sunshine, it rises from the valley floor to an elevation of almost 4000 ft.

Trails from Forest Service Road lead to the top of the mountain. It is a moderate/strenuous trail climbing 1700 feet over 3.1 miles to its peak where panoramic views can be seen. There is a flat slab on the top, that can be used as a helipad.

Looking Glass Rock is a popular rock climbing destination. Whether it is free climbing, multi-pitch or aid climbing, dozens of routes traverse the South Face, North Face, Nose Area, Sun Wall, Invisible Wall and Hidden Wall to the top of the mountain.

From the top of Looking Glass Rock, panoramic views can be seen of the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding mountains of Transylvania County.

[John 2]

I can see why it's a magnet for climbers Frank. I'd need the helipad.

[Sergio M.]

Looks like it would be worth the strenuous climb just to get to see the view from the top. Nice looking area.

Sergio

[Stagecoach]

I imagine you could get some interesting shots from below it depending upon access, still a views a view.

Grahame

[bnnrcn]

Nice and interesting area.Thanks for sharing.

[Wavelength]

A great image

[NorthernFocus]

I like the overall perspective that this shot provides. Not an easy formation to photograph and make look nearly as interesting as it actually is.

I went to school in Clemson and spent a lot of time in Pisgah. Manage to pass through Clemson every couple of years but haven't been back to Pisgah for a long time. Need to get back there and shoot some waterfalls during fall colors season.

[FrankMi]

I can see why it's a magnet for climbers Frank. I'd need the helipad.

You and I as well! Thank you for posting the comment John.

[FrankMi]

Looks like it would be worth the strenuous climb just to get to see the view from the top. Nice looking area.

Sergio

Although I've only seen it from a distance, it would be worth getting g a closer look Sergio.

[FrankMi]

I imagine you could get some interesting shots from below it depending upon access, still a views a view.

Grahame

I am wondering, Grahame, if there is a road that would get me in close for different shots?

[FrankMi]

Binnur and Nandakumar. thank you for viewing and taking the time to comment. Much appreciated.

[FrankMi]

I like the overall perspective that this shot provides. Not an easy formation to photograph and make look nearly as interesting as it actually is.

I went to school in Clemson and spent a lot of time in Pisgah. Manage to pass through Clemson every couple of years but haven't been back to Pisgah for a long time. Need to get back there and shoot some waterfalls during fall colors season.

There are certainly plenty of waterfalls in the area Dan. I think you'd enjoy the experience.