Flat Rock in Henderson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Glassy Mountain Trails

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008

1. Glassy Mountain Trails Marker

Inscription. "We found that our land goes up... to the very top of Big Glassy Mountain---at least a mile of real climbing from the house. The timber seems endless....The hills will be white with dogwood blossoms in spring."
Lilian Sandburg 1945

Glassy Mountain has granite outcroppings that can be seen for miles, glinting in the sunlight. According to local legends, the Cherokee and early pioneers named this mountain for these well-known reflections.
Follow in the the Sandburgs' footsteps to discover the delights that may be found along the five miles of hiking trails within this national historic site.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 35° 16.204′ N, 82° 26.96′ W. Marker is in Flat Rock, North Carolina, in Henderson County. It can be reached from Little River Road (State Highway 1127). This marker is located in Carl Sandburg Home National Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flat Rock NC 28731, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mountains and in Greater Asheville.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Home for Champions (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Mountain Farm (about 400 feet away); Outdoor Inspiration

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); An American Classic (approx. 0.3 miles away); Connemara (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Flat Rock Post Office (approx. half a mile away); Carl Sandburg (approx. half a mile away); Flat Rock (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flat Rock.

Regarding Glassy Mountain Trails. Marker includes a trail map, hiking tips and photos of local flora and fauna.

Glassy Mountain Trail Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008

2. Glassy Mountain Trail Map

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,416 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.