Public swimming allowed1 miSliding Rock
Pisgah National Forest, Brevard
Looking Glass Falls
Looking Glass Falls Scenic Area, Brevard, North CarolinaWaterfall poolOpen to swim
Public waterfall in Pisgah National Forest with a viewing deck, stairs to the creek and swimming listed as a water activity.
- Water
- Waterfall pool
- Swim hours
- Peak season: 9:00 am–5:00 pm daily, April 1–November 15. Off-season: 9:00 am–5:00 pm Monday–Friday, November 16–March 31; closed on federal holidays.
- Facilities
- Viewing deck, stairs to creek
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguard
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Getting there
From the Pisgah Ranger District station, turn north onto US 276 and drive about 6 miles. The falls are on the right.
35.2962, -82.7688
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Do not park in the road.
- Do not climb near the waterfall edge.
- Do not jump into the plunge pool.
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