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gem Favorite Enjoy expansive views across the valley to Looking Glass Rock.

John Rock

(23) Brevard, NC

Recommended Routes in Davidson River - 2

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Favorite Enjoy expansive views across the valley to Looking Glass Rock.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

John Rock Loop

5.7 mi 9.1 km 975' Up 297.1 m Up 970' Down 295.68 m Down

Brevard, NC
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Favorite Singletrack
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Bracken Preserve Loop

4.6 mi 7.5 km 767' Up 233.86 m Up 766' Down 233.62 m Down

Brevard, NC
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Davidson River Hiking

  • 44 Miles 71 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 2 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 20 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 5 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Davidson River - 25

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2.7 mi 4.3 km #1Looking Glass Rock Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brevard, NC
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brevard, NC 53 
1.4 mi 2.2 km #2Pinnacle Trail
Difficult Difficult
Brevard, NC
Difficult Difficult
Brevard, NC
3.1 mi 5.1 km #3Farlow Gap Trail
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Brevard, NC
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Brevard, NC
1.8 mi 2.9 km #4John Rock Trail #365
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brevard, NC
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brevard, NC 10 
4.8 mi 7.7 km #5Cat Gap Loop Trail #120
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC 11 
4.1 mi 6.5 km #6Daniel Ridge Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
1.2 mi 2.0 km #7Cemetery Loop Trail #341
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
4.2 mi 6.8 km #8Bracken Mountain Trail
Difficult Difficult
Brevard, NC
Difficult Difficult
Brevard, NC
1.1 mi 1.8 km #9Cedar Rock Mountain Trail
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Brevard, NC
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Brevard, NC
2.6 mi 4.2 km #10Butter Gap Trail #123
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC

Photos of Davidson River - 31

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Views from the summit of Looking Glass Rock.
Oct 27, 2016 near Brevard, NC
Enjoy expansive views across the valley to Looking Glass Rock.
Mar 10, 2017 near Brevard, NC
Pack a lunch and enjoy the view!
Mar 10, 2017 near Brevard, NC
Grogan Creek Falls along the Butter Gap Trail is worth stopping to admire.
Mar 13, 2017 near Brevard, NC
Heavy snow bends the boughs across the trail
Aug 19, 2017 near Brevard, NC
Singletrack
Aug 2, 2019 near Brevard, NC
View from the top of Cedar Rock.
Aug 29, 2022 near Brevard, NC
View half way up the hike!
Nov 16, 2022 near Brevard, NC
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