Looking Glass Falls
Transylvania County, North Carolina
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 59 ft (18 m)
- Location
- Transylvania County, North Carolina
- The walk
- Roadside view; optional stairs
- Ground & access
- Steps on the lower approach.
View the falls beside US 276; steps descend to the base.
Plan your visit
Roadside overlook and optional base steps
No walking distance or stair count published in the opened brochure.
Steps on the lower approach.
Where to start
USFS directs visitors to park along US 276, four miles north of the Pisgah visitor center.
Timing & water
Unknown: current site-specific closure status not established.
Before you go
Unknown: fees and booking rules not stated.
Visitor informationMore waterfalls nearby
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