Looking Glass Falls facts for kids
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View of Looking Glass Falls from the creekbed, March 2012
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| Location | Pisgah National Forest, Transylvania county, NC, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35°17′47″N 82°46′06″W / 35.296338°N 82.768399°W |
| Type | Plunge |
| Total height | 60 ft (18.3 m) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
Looking Glass Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Western North Carolina. You can find it close to the town of Brevard. It's a popular spot for visitors in the Pisgah National Forest.
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Why the Name 'Looking Glass'?
The waterfall gets its name from a nearby mountain called Looking Glass Rock. In winter, when water freezes on the rock's sides, it reflects the sun like a giant mirror. This makes it look like a "looking glass." The water that forms the falls also comes from a stream called Looking Glass Creek.
Visiting Looking Glass Falls
Looking Glass Falls is easy to visit because it's right next to U.S. Highway 276. It's about 5.6 miles north of where Highway 276 meets U.S. Highway 64 and NC Highway 280.
The main part of the falls is about 60 feet tall. There's a path that leads down to the pool at the bottom, which is called the plunge pool. Because it's so easy to get to, many people visit this waterfall.
Safety at the Falls
While visiting, it's important to be safe. Always follow basic safety rules. For example, be careful near the edges of the falls and avoid jumping into the plunge pool. The area around the falls is also a fragile environment, so please help protect it by staying on marked paths and not leaving any trash behind.
In the winter, when the falls freeze solid, some people enjoy ice climbing on them.
Other Waterfalls Nearby
The area around Looking Glass Falls is full of other amazing waterfalls and natural spots to explore. Here are a few you might want to check out:
- Slick Rock Falls
- Moore Cove Falls
- Sliding Rock
- Twin Falls
Images for kids
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Looking Glass Falls in Autumn
