mlandau3 - Aug 9, 2015 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2015
How Things Have Changed
Unbelievably crowded in Pisgah. It used to be that other than Looking Glass Falls, Pisgah was empty. No more. A nice hike with an outstanding view of Looking Glass Rock.
AirborneBuff - Apr 17, 2013 7:04 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2013
Great Views
Fun hike late in the day
captainbuuda - Mar 9, 2009 10:42 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2009
Great View
Fun trail to the top; no crowds; beautiful landscape. It was a great start to a 40 mile hike.
Route Climbed: Cat Gap/John Rock Loop Trail. Date Climbed: 07-30-2005
I finally climbed this peak after avoiding it for one reason or another the past three years. It's a great mountain! If you're overnighting, there are many great campsites along the creeks or way up in the cove hardwood forests. The place is like a gigantic sponge, so there is no end of reliable water sources all around. Abundant wildlife, too.
The views from the cliff face of John Rock are spectacular. Best vantage point I've found for views of the western side of Looking Glass Rock.
mlandau3 - Aug 9, 2015 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2015
How Things Have ChangedUnbelievably crowded in Pisgah. It used to be that other than Looking Glass Falls, Pisgah was empty. No more. A nice hike with an outstanding view of Looking Glass Rock.
AirborneBuff - Apr 17, 2013 7:04 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2013
Great ViewsFun hike late in the day
captainbuuda - Mar 9, 2009 10:42 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2009
Great ViewFun trail to the top; no crowds; beautiful landscape. It was a great start to a 40 mile hike.
StarMan - Aug 9, 2007 8:36 pm
Jan 2006Good trails
rhyang - Sep 14, 2006 8:30 pm
1994 ?OK, this seems silly ... but I visited this place back when I lived in South Carolina. Ah, the nostalgia :)
Dottie Little Tent - Sep 14, 2006 6:30 pm
John RockNice easy trail with views therefore can be crowded. Don't get out on the edge if its wet.
mekwise - Aug 24, 2005 6:12 pm
Route Climbed: Loop Trail Date Climbed: 2003Nice easy trail with great views of looking glass from the summit.
BobSmith - Jul 31, 2005 11:03 pm
Route Climbed: Cat Gap/John Rock Loop Trail. Date Climbed: 07-30-2005I finally climbed this peak after avoiding it for one reason or another the past three years. It's a great mountain! If you're overnighting, there are many great campsites along the creeks or way up in the cove hardwood forests. The place is like a gigantic sponge, so there is no end of reliable water sources all around. Abundant wildlife, too.
The views from the cliff face of John Rock are spectacular. Best vantage point I've found for views of the western side of Looking Glass Rock.