Looking Glass Falls Tours and Activities

Just off the 276 in the Pisgah Forest in North Carolina lies the Looking Glass Falls. Very easily accessible, it is a favorite destination and gets quite crowded. Hence it is advisable to get here early in the morning.
This shot was taken during my Fall trip to the mountains. There's not much foliage around the waterfall, especially with this composition. But the surrounding rocks do add some nice warmth, especially with the sun rising directly behind the waterfall.
The nearby town of Brevard is a very nice town with lots of eating joints. There is a coffee shop there called Quotations that is a must stop on a cold day. Best cappuccino I've ever had.
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A few steps off the road is this amazing waterfall - easy to find, just outside of Brevard in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest.

Fall colors around Looking Glass Falls, Pisgah Forest

Let's take a short timeout to see some fall color! I drove up to the Blue Ridge Parkway looking for fall color. Unfortunately due to an early snow and a VERY late fall the fall line was about 20 miles wide. Fortunately this waterfall fell within that short strip of fall color.

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Popular places to visit

Sliding Rock

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Skim down the gentle slope and drop into the mountain swimming hole at western North Carolina’s beautiful natural water slide.

Transylvania Heritage Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Transylvania Heritage Museum during your travels in Brevard. Wander the forest or discover the area's waterfalls.

The cascades of the Lower Falls in Graveyard Fields, a very popular waterfall and hiking destination near Asheville, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Graveyard Fields Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Graveyard Fields Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Canton. Amble around this romantic area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Shining Rock Wilderness

You can take time to visit Shining Rock Wilderness during your travels to Canton. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

A beautiful and remote waterfall with a nice swimming hole at the base. Visit this in the colder seasons and you might have the place all to yourself.

Video guide of the falls: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/courthouse-falls

Courthouse Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Courthouse Falls during your travels in Balsam Grove. Amble around the area's forest, or seek out its hiking trails.

Mt. Pisgah

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Mt. Pisgah, a lovely green space in Canton. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Best Lodging Options Near Looking Glass Falls

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Comfort Inn & Suites Brevard North

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Hampton Inn Brevard

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Holiday Inn Express Brevard City Center by IHG

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Pilot Cove Forest Lodging

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The Old Farmhouse near Pisgah National Forest entrance

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Trailhead Cottage - Half mile to PNF, dog friendly!

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PILOT COVE 1 BR Cabin - Modern Luxury w/ Nature!

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PILOT COVE Studio Cabin - Modern Luxury w/ Nature!

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CREEKSIDE HOUSE NEAR PISGAH FOREST ENTRANCE AND BREVARD

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