Looking Glass Falls

In April 2019 we took a trip to Charleston, South Carolina.  On the way down we made some stops to enjoy scenery in North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest.  On a previous trip through the area we'd tried to camp at Davidson River Campground only to find that it was full.  On this trip we made sure to arrive early enough and we weren't disappointed--it was a great campground.  One morning we got up see some waterfalls and the first one we picked was an easy walk from the road, Looking Glass Falls.

Looking Glass Falls is one of the most popular falls in Western North Carolina. The name "Looking Glass" comes from Looking Glass Rock, where water freezes on its sides in the winter and then glistens in the sunlight like a mirror or looking glass. Looking Glass Creek, which flows past the rock, is also named for the impressive natural structure. Its easy accessibility makes Looking Glass Falls a popular spot for travelers along U.S. 276 near Brevard. The falls are 60 feet tall.
--from Pisgah National Forest website

The falls are actually visible from the road.

The parking area is along the side of the road and has a sidewalk that takes you towards the falls.

I felt safe ignoring the icy warning on this nice warm April morning.

Once down the first section of stairs you come to a viewing area.  Here is a 360° view of the area.

I know I've said it before, but I really enjoy time-lapse photos of waterfalls.

It is sad that people have to be told not to move things--you'd think it would be obvious to leave things just like you find them.

The view was also good from the lower platform.

If you're in the area you should make the quick trip to see Looking Glass Falls.  So long as the stairs aren't icy it is a short trip from the road to enjoy a beautiful waterfall.  A few more photos are in this album.

~Matt