Transylvania County trails
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Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest
United States > North Carolina > Transylvania County
The Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest offers an awe-inspiring hiking experience, leading trekkers through lush forests and rocky terrain. As you ascend, you'll be treated to panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, the Davidson River Valley, dense woods, and the iconic Looking…
Distance: 9.6 Km • Elevation gain: 585 m • Maximum elevation: 1,192 m
Triple Falls and High Falls Trails Loop in Dupont State Recreational Forest
United States > North Carolina > Transylvania County
The Triple Falls and High Falls Trails Loop in Dupont State Recreational Forest offers hikers captivating views of two prominent waterfalls. Along the trail, you'll first encounter Triple Falls, a stunning three-tiered cascade, followed by High Falls, a majestic waterfall that plunges over a wide rock face.…
Distance: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 105 m • Maximum elevation: 786 m
Rainbow Falls, Turtleback Falls and Drift Falls via Rainbow Falls Trail
United States > North Carolina > Transylvania County
The Rainbow Falls Trail in North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest offers hikers a scenic journey along the Horsepasture River, leading to three remarkable waterfalls. The trail first reveals the impressive Rainbow Falls, where water cascades down a towering cliff, often creating vibrant rainbows in its…
Distance: 6.5 Km • Elevation gain: 244 m • Maximum elevation: 887 m
Triple Falls Trail and High Falls Trail in Dupont State Recreational Forest
United States > North Carolina > Transylvania County
The Triple Falls and High Falls Trails in Dupont State Recreational Forest offer hikers a scenic journey through lush forests, leading to the impressive Triple Falls—a three-tiered cascade featured in films like "The Hunger Games"—and culminating at the majestic High Falls, a 150-foot waterfall that slides…
Distance: 3.7 Km • Elevation gain: 109 m • Maximum elevation: 762 m
Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest
United States > North Carolina > Transylvania County
The Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest offers a rewarding, moderately challenging hike with spectacular vistas. As you ascend, you'll pass through shaded forests, cross a stream, and encounter sections lined with rhododendron and mountain laurel, especially vibrant in spring. Once at the…
Distance: 4.3 Km • Elevation gain: 506 m • Maximum elevation: 1,192 m
Looking Glass Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest
United States > North Carolina > Transylvania County
The Looking Glass Rock Trail offers an engaging and moderately strenuous hike with spectacular mountain views. Starting near a gentle stream, the path leads through lush rhododendron and laurel tunnels, eventually bringing you to a rocky clearing used as a helicopter pad. From there, the trail climbs further…
Distance: 9.7 Km • Elevation gain: 543 m • Maximum elevation: 1,192 m
