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Looking Glass Rock in Transylvania County, NC
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- Date created
- October 8, 2004
- Location
- Transylvania County, North Carolina
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This is Looking Glass Rock in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Looking Glass Rock is an enormous stone dome named for the fact that during the winter, water flowing down the sides of the rock freezes into ice, creating a glistening coating that makes the rock a “looking glass.” It is visible from a few overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mountain is also popular for Looking Glass Falls as well as the rock-climbing opportunities it offers.
