Mount Mitchell Summit Trail
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north carolina · Yancey County

Mount Mitchell Summit Trail

Stand atop the highest peak east of the Mississippi River.

Rating
Length
0.3 mi
Difficulty
1
County
Yancey

About This Trail

At 6,684 feet, Mount Mitchell is the highest point east of the Mississippi River. While a paved trail from the parking area reaches the summit in minutes, the observation tower offers 360-degree views across the Black Mountain range and beyond. More adventurous hikers can approach via several longer trails through the spruce-fir forest.

Location

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Coordinates: 35.7647, -82.2653 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 355.4, take NC-128 north for 5 miles to Mount Mitchell State Park.

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