Mount Mitchell State Park: Home | NC State Parks
WebLocated in Yancey County 30 miles northeast of Asheville, Mount Mitchell State Park was the genesis of North Carolina's state parks system. At 6,684 feet, the mountain is the highest point east of the Mississippi River, and an observation deck provides breathtaking mountain views on a clear day.
Mount Mitchell - Wikipedia
WebMount Mitchell, known in Cherokee as Attakulla, is the highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains and the highest peak in mainland North America east of the Mississippi River. It is located near Burnsville in Yancey County, North Carolina in the Black Mountain subrange of the Appalachians about 19 miles (31 km) northeast of Asheville.
Mount Mitchell State Park | North Carolina State Parks | Asheville, …
WebVisit Mount Mitchell. Mount Mitchell's summit (elevation 6,684 feet), located in the Black Mountain range of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, is the highest point east of the Mississippi River. The peak is located off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Mount Mitchell State Park, just 35 miles northeast of downtown Asheville.
The Best Things to Do in Mount Mitchell State Park - NC Tripping
WebApr 22, 2024 · Mount Mitchell State Park manages the tallest mountain in NC. Our guide features the best things to do there (including hiking) based on our experiences!
Mount Mitchell - U.S. National Park Service
WebOct 6, 2020 · Towering above the surrounding forest at an impressive 6,684 feet above sea level, Mount Mitchell is the tallest peak east of the Mississippi River. The mountain was first measured by Elisha Mitchell, a science professor …
Mount Mitchell Trail, North Carolina - 2,403 Reviews, Map
WebMount Mitchell is a challenging route to the highest peak east of the Mississippi River in the Black Mountain Range. The trail starts from the Black Mountain Campground off of South Toe River Road, which is north of Asheville along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Mount Mitchell | North Carolina, Map, History, & Facts
WebMount Mitchell, highest peak in North Carolina and in the United States east of the Mississippi River, reaching an elevation of 6,684 feet (2,037 metres). It is located in Yancey county, in the western part of the state, about 20 miles (30 km) northeast of Asheville in the Black Mountains.
Mount Mitchell: Plan Your Visit | NC State Parks
WebPark is OPEN. Restaurant, gift shop, museum, and trails are all open. No Transportation Available. Mount Mitchell State Park does not provide shuttle services or transportation for hikers. Yancey County Transit Authority is available with …
Mount Mitchell Hike
WebMount Mitchell Hike. Starting at the Black Mountain Campground on the Toe River, this hike gains 3600 ft in elevation over 5 1/2 miles to reach the summit of the East's highest peak, making it one of the toughest continuous climbs in the region, near the limit of what most people will want to tackle in a day hike.
Mount Mitchell State Park | NC State Parks
WebMount Mitchell State Park. Location: Yancey County, 32 miles northeast of Asheville. You can find: the tallest mountain on the East Coast and fraser firs. Highlights: the observation deck, with unmatched views on a clear day; backpacking and hiking access into Pisgah and other peaks in the Black Mountains. Link.
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