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| Trail Use = {{Hike}} | | Trail Use = {{Hike}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Difficult | | Difficulty Rating = Difficult | ||
| Hike Time = 3- | | Hike Time = 3-4 | ||
| Distance = | | Distance = 5.6 | ||
| Elevation Gain = 3,750 | | Elevation Gain = 3,750 | ||
| High Point = 6,684 | | High Point = 6,684 | ||
| Latitude = N35°45.105 | | Latitude = N35°45.105 | ||
| Longitude = W82°13.298 | | Longitude = W82°13.298 | ||
| Medical = | | Medical = Marion | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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While anyone can reach the top of Mt. Mitchell (the highest peak in eastern USA) by driving to the park, a real adventure awaits those who climb 3,670 ft up the eastern face of the mountain. Counts for bagging Mt. Mitchell as a SB6K peak. | While anyone can reach the top of Mt. Mitchell (the highest peak in eastern USA) by driving to the park, a real adventure awaits those who climb 3,670 ft up the eastern face of the mountain. Counts for bagging Mt. Mitchell as a SB6K peak. Also park of Section 9 of the [Mountains-to-Sea Trail]. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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From Johnson City, TN to the southern trailhead: | From Johnson City, TN to the southern trailhead: | ||
#Take I-26 south to NC Exit 9. | #Take I-26 south to NC Exit 9. | ||
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#Turn right/NW onto Toe River Road. | #Turn right/NW onto Toe River Road. | ||
#After ~3 miles, find Black Mountain Campground. | #After ~3 miles, find Black Mountain Campground. | ||
A shuttle will take an hour to set up, if you just want to hike up: | |||
#Head SW on Toe River Road for 5 miles. | |||
#Turn right/SW onto Blue Ridge Parkway and travel just over 3 miles. | |||
#Turn right/NW onto NC-128 for 5 miles. | |||
#Return to trailhead. | |||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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Starting the Black Mountain campground, the trail starts as a series of switchback up into the virgin forest. Continuing up, Commissary | Starting the Black Mountain campground, the trail starts as a series of switchback up into the virgin forest. Continuing up, Commissary Ridge is reached after four miles. Trail ends at the observation tower on Mt. Mitchell. | ||
The distance and time in the infobox are for just up travel. Round trip would be 11-12 miles over 5-6 hours. | |||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
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[http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/momi/main.php Mt. Mitchell State Park] is open: | |||
Nov-Feb 8AM to 6PM | |||
Mar-Apr 8AM to 8PM | |||
May-Aug 8AM to 9PM | |||
Sep-Oct 8AM to 8PM | |||
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
Revision as of 21:46, 28 September 2011
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Trail Overview
While anyone can reach the top of Mt. Mitchell (the highest peak in eastern USA) by driving to the park, a real adventure awaits those who climb 3,670 ft up the eastern face of the mountain. Counts for bagging Mt. Mitchell as a SB6K peak. Also park of Section 9 of the [Mountains-to-Sea Trail].
How to get there
From Johnson City, TN to the southern trailhead:
- Take I-26 south to NC Exit 9.
- Take US-19E east for 21 miles to Micaville.
- Take NC-80 south for 12 miles.
- Turn right/NW onto Toe River Road.
- After ~3 miles, find Black Mountain Campground.
A shuttle will take an hour to set up, if you just want to hike up:
- Head SW on Toe River Road for 5 miles.
- Turn right/SW onto Blue Ridge Parkway and travel just over 3 miles.
- Turn right/NW onto NC-128 for 5 miles.
- Return to trailhead.
Route Description
Starting the Black Mountain campground, the trail starts as a series of switchback up into the virgin forest. Continuing up, Commissary Ridge is reached after four miles. Trail ends at the observation tower on Mt. Mitchell.
The distance and time in the infobox are for just up travel. Round trip would be 11-12 miles over 5-6 hours.
Typical Conditions
Well worn hard packed trail. Not recommend for winter or after hard rain as the path can be quite slippery.
Remember to take clothing layers as it can be warm at the foot, but much cooler at the top.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fees or permits required. No bikes, ATV, or horses allowed on this trail.
After the Hike
At the southern trailhead, Black Mountain Campground has 43 campsites for $19/day. Open April 14, 2011 - October 31, 2011, with 2012 season to be similar mid-April to end of October. Check in/out time is 2PM. Drinking water, flush toilets, and showers available. FS website
Misc. Information
Mt. Mitchell State Park is open: Nov-Feb 8AM to 6PM Mar-Apr 8AM to 8PM May-Aug 8AM to 9PM Sep-Oct 8AM to 8PM
Maps
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="35.758" lon="-82.243" type="terrain" zoom="13" width="725" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png"> http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Mount_Mitchell_Trail.kml
(G) 35.764982, -82.265196 Mt. Mitchell (6684 feet) (A) 35.751748, -82.221637 Black Mountain Campground </googlemap>