Looking Glass Waterfall is a stunning waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest. This roadside waterfall is one of the most popular waterfalls in Western North Carolina.
Location
Located on US 276 near Brevard, North Carolina, Looking Glass Falls is 60 feet tall and easily accessible.
This beauty is 9 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can view this waterfall roadside or take the trail stairs to the viewing platform.
For a great view or swim, the stairs will take you all the way to the bottom! Swimming is allowed, but swim at your own risk. The rocks are very slippery!
Parking
Parking can get tricky here as there is just a small parking area right off the road. Be careful as this is a high traffic area!
Named after the nearby Looking Glass Rock, Looking Glass Falls got its name from the way the sunlight hits the rocky surface. When wet, it creates a shimmering, reflective, mirror-like effect, a looking glass!
Waterfall Chasing!
We love chasing waterfalls, and especially love it when they are roadside!! If you are riding the Blue Ridge Parkway, this stop is a must!
Do you love chasing waterfalls? Leave us a comment or send us an email and tell us your favorite waterfalls and their location! We are traveling all over the USA chasing them and would love to hear about your favorites!
This is beautiful! We love hiking to waterfalls… makes the journey worth it at the end!
I agree Kelly! I love finding the waterfall at the end of a hike!
Looks like a beautiful spot…I always love that you include info on parking- helpful, esp. when it is limited!
Thanks Jenn. This is a great spot, we loved it! If I can, I try to include parking or sign info…as sometimes with waterfalls there are no signs or parking!
I love waterfalls and I see why you chase them!! It is a beautiful area in North Carolina and I love your additional pictures!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Diana! We do love chasing waterfalls, and of course I take a million pictures so I love being able to share them here with everyone!
Thanks! We love chasing waterfalls, and especially loving North Carolina! So much to do and see!