Looking Glass Rock is a popular rock climbing destination and panoramic views can be seen of the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding mountains of Transylvania County.
Made of compressed volcanic rock, it shimmers like glass when rain or ice settles on its surface. Over time, geologic processes like weathering and erosion have whittled away at the mountain, taking all but the dense core of granite that you now see today. Because its unique and towering form is visible for miles, Looking Glass Rock has long been used as a landmark for travelers passing through the region. |
If you have a chance, schedule a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Pisgah Inn to Cherokee. You will be rewarded over and over by this magical road! Thanks for stopping by for your Postcard From The Road on this holiday weekend!