Looking Glass Rock Climber's Log

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bdreese2

bdreese2 - Jan 31, 2021 5:15 pm Date Climbed: Dec 2, 2012

Looking Glass NC  Sucess!

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cascadescrambler

cascadescrambler - Sep 6, 2019 12:34 pm Date Climbed: Apr 17, 1964

Hiked it  Sucess!

After hiking it we found some gently sloping slabs on which to lie back and catch the rays of a warm April sun

Jkells

Jkells - Oct 25, 2015 7:31 pm

Nice hike  Sucess!

Great hike

WyomingSummits

WyomingSummits - Dec 30, 2012 11:56 pm

Great friction climbing  Sucess!

A great place to learn multi pitch friction. Have taken beginners on sundial and the nose numerous times. Very interesting features as many of the holds are these undercling eyebrows.

WillieCornett

WillieCornett - Dec 6, 2012 3:56 pm

Great for learning multipitch climbing.   Sucess!

Love this place...but can be a circus on weekends.

LukeR84

LukeR84 - May 31, 2012 12:45 am Date Climbed: Apr 9, 2009

Wow!  Sucess!

This was my first time on a multi-pitch route, and probably on a trad route. My buddy and I went up the nose kind of slowly, taking about 3 hours to complete. Since we only had one 60m rope at the time, we didn't feel safe rappelling, so we hiked down. We took the escape scramble off to the left on the last pitch as well, which was a breeze. Fun climb, and a great intro to trad and multi-pitch.

We went again in December 2011, this time I led. It was super windy, and the rock was wet. Neither of us had climbed much in the past months either. I made it up the first pitch and it took nearly an hour, as I did not trust hardly any of my gear placements (still being new to trad, plus having a lack of confidence since I hadn't climbed much lately, and those eyebrows are something else!) and it being so windy. we decided to turn around here, as we also saw other climbers on adjacent routes turning back after their first or second pitches too. Still fun and I'm glad we went.

Also, I have hiked it at least 3 times. The switchbacks get a little annoying, but the last 1/4 mile or so are worth it. It's nice resting near the helipad, and the views are great from the summit. Very similar to Table Rock. Coming back it is kind of easy to get off route, but also easy to get back on.

montanachris

montanachris - Jul 20, 2011 7:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2011

Been there...  Sucess!

...before. This time climbed The Nose and Sundial Crack among other routes. 13 pitches total for the day! Love this giant slab of granite.

AirborneBuff

AirborneBuff - May 4, 2011 2:02 pm Date Climbed: May 2, 2011

Solitude  Sucess!

climbing this popular mountain on a Monday gave me all the solitude at the top I could possibly want

Bob Sihler

Bob Sihler - Jan 30, 2011 3:33 pm

Standard route  Sucess!

I hiked the summit trail here during a spring trip out here. The trail isn't too exciting at that time of year, but the views from the big slabs up top were excellent.

mlandau3

mlandau3 - Jan 8, 2011 10:42 am

Many Times Since  Sucess!

The views after crossing over the top and descending to the cliff top are spectacular

Cortez

Cortez - Oct 26, 2009 10:15 am Date Climbed: Oct 25, 2009

FALL FOLIAGE  Sucess!

The views looking back at the BRP are amazing in the Fall. The slopes of the mountains were ablaze with color. Easy 6.2 mile RT hike.

EverydayExplorer

EverydayExplorer - Sep 1, 2009 3:44 am Date Climbed: May 25, 2009

Fun Place  Sucess!

Just about everything is fun. It can get crowded when Fox Mountain Guides are there but there are enough routes to go around.

Sarah Simon

Sarah Simon - May 14, 2009 9:32 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2009

Looking Glass Rock Trail  Sucess!

Despite the fact that the heat and humidity nearly killed us, Mom & I enjoyed the hike to the summit of this peak, and then on to the overlook. We especially enjoyed the blooming mountain laurel and azaelias along the way.

Hiking partner: Mom

NCclimber

NCclimber - Mar 17, 2009 5:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2007

Great hike, awesome climbs  Sucess!

Make sure to take a dip in the waterfall at the parking lot during the summer months.

rangermatt

rangermatt - Oct 26, 2008 8:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2007

Easy way  Sucess!

Cheated by doing the trail. Lots of people. Sunbathed on the helicopter pad.

Koonsy

Koonsy - Mar 4, 2008 9:05 pm Date Climbed: Mar 2, 2008

cool stuff....  Sucess!

Easy hike to the top and some pretty good views.

ksroqclimber - Oct 25, 2007 4:09 pm

Route Climbed: Bloody Crack  Sucess!

Great Climb. I only did the first pitch. The "eye brows" are interesting rock formations.

LonePeakFreak

LonePeakFreak - Aug 14, 2007 2:40 pm

The Nose

Chased off the mountain by bad weather on the third pitch. Some strange climbing on the "eyebrows".

StarMan

StarMan - Aug 9, 2007 8:37 pm Date Climbed: Nov 6, 2004

Easy trail

nice views!

slick858

slick858 - Jul 30, 2007 1:06 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2007

South Face  Sucess!

Had a Blast! Great Weather the second Day, I will be back here!!!!

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