Black Mountain Crest Trail

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Trail Name Black Mountain Crest Trail
Nearest City *
State North Carolina
Trail Marking {{{Marking}}}
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png
Difficulty Rating Difficult
Hiking Time *"*" is not a number.
Distance, round-trip 14.614.6 mi <br />23.496 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation ~3,300"~" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point ~6,650"~" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property.
Nearest Medical *
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Trail Overview

Bag several SB6K peaks along the Black Mountains, including Mt. Mitchell. Great views, but difficult overnight backpack.

How to get there

From Johnson City, TN to the northern trailhead:

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.

Route Description

Typical Conditions

Bring your own water.

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

Maps

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(A) 35.878109, -82.284164 Norther trailhead (B) 35.764982, -82.265196 Mt. Mitchell (A) 35.751748, -82.221637 Black Mountain Campground </googlemap>

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