Looking Glass Falls
Like a large, white curtain, this waterfall measures 30-feet wide by 60-feet tall. A cool, misty canyon with some swimming holes beckons visitors down the short trail to the bottom. The falls can be seen from the road, so traffic often backs up in the area and parking can be difficult.
The name “Looking Glass” comes from the nearby Looking Glass Rock, one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in the area. Water draining off the face of Looking Glass Rock often freezes in the winter, then sparkles in the evening sun.
There’s a great hike to the top of Looking Glass Rock.
Directions:
From Asheville, take the Blue Ridge Parkway to U.S. Highway 276, just past milemarker 411. Take a left on the parkway and head south for 9 miles. Look for parking off the side of the road.
