The trail to Looking Glass Rock is well maintained and has bridges crossing most streams.
Looking Glass Rock Trail.
The steep switchbacks in the first mile.
Dense patches of rhododendron populate the trail.
A hint of the view to come can be seen in late fall through early spring.
The trail becomes steeper and narrower as you approach the top.
A false summit makes a convenient picnic spot.
The false summit also serves as an emergency helicopter landing pad.
After the heli-pad, the trail continues to narrow.
The trail levels off, and you'll see backcountry campsites on either side.
The slanted rock at the top of Looking Glass is an inviting place to sunbathe.
The view from Looking Glass Rock.