Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States
13.2 miles (21.3 km) · 2,932 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Through John's Looking Glass covers 13.2 miles across Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. Runners face 2,932 feet of climbing with 2,918 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 4.6 miles, gaining -51 feet. The course averages 223 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 48% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 15.7 out of 10, placing it in the 79.94th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking North Carolina adventures.
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