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View of Looking Glass Rock

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View of Looking Glass Rock

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    Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States

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    June 21, 2023

    Hiking

    Located at mile marker 417 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Looking Glass Rock Overlook serves as both a parking area for Skinny Dip Falls and a scenic viewing area for Looking Glass Rock.

    September 17, 2023

    Cycling

    You can find the Looking Glass Rock Overlook at Milepost 417 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. If your only goal is to see Looking Glass Rock, you'll get the chance to see the outcrop from a bunch of different overlooks on this section of the parkway. This is one of the biggest and most popular overlooks for viewing the spectacle since it has a lot of parking, informational signs, and hiking trail access.

    September 17, 2023

    Road cycling

    You can find the Looking Glass Rock Overlook at Milepost 417 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. If your only goal is to see Looking Glass Rock, you'll get the chance to see the outcrop from a bunch of different overlooks on this section of the parkway. This is one of the biggest and most popular overlooks for viewing the spectacle since it has a lot of parking, informational signs, and hiking trail access.

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    1. Pounding Mill Overlook to Graveyard Fields Overlook — Blue Ridge Parkway

    18.3km

    01:29

    560m

    560m

    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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