Looking Glass Creek
Along Highway 276(2nd bridge up from LGF to 1st bridge up from LGF)
| Difficulty | IV-V(V+) |
| Length | 2.1 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 187 fpm |
| Gauge | Davidson River Near Brevard, Nc |
| Flow Rate as of 55 minutes | 1.00 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | December 17, 2025 |
River Description
This run is infamous for containing Looking Glass Falls. Noted boater Corran Addison ran the falls in the early 90's sustaining a major back injury while wearing a Batman costume.
Looking glass falls was later run successfully in January 1996 by Russ Kulmar. As of 2025 it has been ran 11 times, two of which are by Nathan Bond.
But enough about the outer edge of boating. Above the falls is supposed to be some nice class 3 and 4 creeking including Sliding Rock and Super Sliding Rock. Super Sliding Rock can get up to class 5 with high flows. The entire run is roadside. Its probably best for mere mortals to take out above the falls.
River Features
Put In
Take Out
Below the listed take out here is Looking Glass Falls. Pro boaters only
Trip Reports
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To locate the gauge, drive north on 276 past Looking Glass Falls. Park at the first turnoff past the falls on the right. Walk downstream about 30 yards where you will see a concrete pour-over structure in the stream. The gauge is located on the concrete wall along the river approximately 5 yards upstream from that concrete pour-over. It is not easy to find, but it is there.
First drop of Triple Drop. 2 feet based on visual gauge.
Another drop of the Boulder Garden
This is the first drop of Triple Drop, from above. 2 feet based on visual gauge.
2 feet based on visual gauge
First drop of Triple Drop. 2 feet based on visual gauge.
Second drop of Triple Drop
This is the third drop of Triple drop with the Boulder Garden downstream.