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|Difficulty Rating=Easy
|Hike Time=1 hr
|Trail Distance=2.23 mi
|Round Trip Distance=2.23
|Trail Type=Loop
|High Point=1,607 ft
|Low Point=1,325 ft
|Elevation Gain=338 ft
|Elevation Loss=338 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=Counter Clockwise
|Parking location=35.766700, -82.265021
|Trailhead location=35.765227, -82.264808
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                    | City = Asheville
                    | State = North Carolina
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                    | Elevation Gain = 3,750
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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 [http://tehcc.org/hiking/challenges/south-beyond-6000/ South Beyond 6000] (SB6K) peak.  Also in Section 9 of the [[Mountains-to-Sea Trail]].
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 [http://tehcc.org/hiking/challenges/south-beyond-6000/ South Beyond 6000] (SB6K) peak.  Also in Section 9 of the [[Mountains-to-Sea Trail]].


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== After the Hike ==
== After the Hike ==
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At the lower 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. [http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110811&ttype=recarea&recid=48522&actid=31&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110130000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&cid=FSE_003705&pname=National+Forests+in+North+Carolina+-+Black+Mountain+Campground FS website]
At the lower 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. See Forest Service website for information and reservations at [https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273780 Black Mountain Campground]


== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==

Revision as of 21:46, 2 December 2019

Mount Mitchell Trail

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Park Mount Mitchell State Park
Located Burnsville, North CarolinaLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Yellow Circle
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

Hiking

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail


Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 1 hr0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 2.23 mi3.589 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 2.232.23 mi <br />3.589 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Loop
Low / High Point 1,325 ft441.667 Yards <br />403.86 Meters <br /> / 1,607 ft535.667 Yards <br />489.814 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 338 ft103.022 Meters <br /> / (338 ft103.022 Meters <br />) – Counter Clockwise
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days No hikes logged yet
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 4 trails / 24.2 mi of trail
Parking 35° 46' 0.12" N, 82° 15' 54.08" W Map
Trailhead 35° 45' 54.82" N, 82° 15' 53.31" W Map
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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 South Beyond 6000 (SB6K) peak. Also in Section 9 of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

How to get there

From Johnson City, TN to the southern trailhead:

  1. Take I-26 south to NC Exit 9.
  2. Take US-19E east for 21 miles to Micaville.
  3. Take NC-80 south for 12 miles.
  4. Turn right/NW onto Toe River Road.
  5. After ~3 miles, find Black Mountain Campground.

A shuttle will take an hour to set up, if you just want to hike up:

  1. Head SW on Toe River Road for 5 miles.
  2. Turn right/SW onto Blue Ridge Parkway and travel just over 3 miles.
  3. Turn right/NW onto NC-128 for 5 miles.
  4. Return to trailhead.

Route Description

Starting the Black Mountain campground, USFS Trail 190 with blue hexagon blazes starts as a series of switchback up into the virgin forest. After a couple of miles, Mountain-to-Sea Trail splits off to left as USFS Trail 190A with white circle blazes. The two trails remerge roughly after a mile. Continuing up, Commissary Ridge is reached after four miles. Near the top, Balsam Trail with white triangle blazes splits off to right towards the parking lot. Trail ends at the observation tower on Mt. Mitchell. Return by same route (or take the split onto MST leg).

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 lower 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. See Forest Service website for information and reservations at Black Mountain Campground

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

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