This hike starts at the upper summit parking lot. From there, hikers can quickly reach the summit of Mount Mitchell or explore the trails that cut through some of the most unique habitat in the Southeastern United States.
One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was inspiration for one of the nation’s first state parks. From its easily accessible observation deck, the spruce-fir forest of Mount Mitchell State Park leads the eye to unmatched views.
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Adventures for Mount Mitchell State Park
Island in the Sky
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Longitude: -82.265433000000
Park in the upper summit parking lot and walk to the Visitor Center to pick up a brochure.
Partners
This TRACK Trail was made possible through a partnership formed with North Carolina State Parks, Mount Mitchell State Park, and with funding provided by the BlueCross and BlueShield of North Carolina Foundation.
