The John Rock Trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway offers very beautiful views of Looking Glass Rock & John Rock in Pisgah National Forest & Shining Rock Wilderness. While it's essentially the same view you will see from the overlook, taking this short stroll through the woods gets you away from the car and gives you a much better experience (if you ask me...). The John Rock Trail is very easy, flat, and short. The views are breathtaking, and this one is definitely recommended!

Length of Trail:

0.1

Rating of Difficulty:

Easy, but there is a tree you will need to climb over (still there as of April 2005)

Hiking Trails: John Rock Trail
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Scenery:

Breathtaking views of Looking Glass Rock, John Rock, Shining Rock Wilderness, Pisgah National Forest.

Directions to Trail head:

From Brevard (heading South) Blue Ridge Parkway to mile marker 419.4 . The parking area is on the left, the next overlook after the popular Graveyard Fields Parking Area.

View of John Rock - Elevation 3200

Special Notes:

There is a felled tree that stretches across the trail at one point, no biggie but you have to go over it. Could be a pain in the butt for some folks.