Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States
2.7 miles (4.4 km) · 1,652 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Looking Glass Ascent covers 2.7 miles across Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 1,652 feet of climbing with 35 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 1.4 miles with 859 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 602 feet per mile. The course is 7% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 60.9 puts it in the top 0.09000000000000341% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.
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