Highpoint #17. Snow on the ground and little 1/4 mile easy, paved trail all uphill that lead to a little observation platform and a tomb. Was it worth? Who knows. USGS marker easy to find.
pjskeleton - May 29, 2023 11:28 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2020
US State Highpoint 10/50
After getting the hell out of South Carolina as quickly as possible, went up the Blue Ridge parkway and was treated to some of the most spectacular motorcycle riding I’d done up til this point. Got to Mount Mitchell and experienced the saying “if you don’t like the weather, wait ten minutes” firsthand! From fog to mist to rain to clear and sunny and back to fog in about an hour of hanging around. Spectacular views, and still the highest highpoint I’ve been to as of this writing.
nerdydayton - Jan 29, 2023 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2022
Black Bear Camp trail
This was a grueling hike roundtrip for an amateur during winter. Although the hike wasn't technically difficult (except for the ice on most of the upper trail and rock traverses), the 12.4 miles of it was tough for me in that I don't usually hike that kind of distance. Beautiful views were the reward at the top with great visibility.
conkel13579 - Jan 15, 2023 8:34 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2020
Mt. Mitchell FKT Attempt
A good go. 2:21:10
yadahzoemtn - Nov 7, 2022 3:29 pm Date Climbed: Nov 2, 2022
The Great Race for Six State High Points
I fell in love with the Blue Ridge Mountains on this trip. What a delightful time we had. Came from Sassafras on the same day.
Moogie737 - Nov 4, 2022 6:06 pm Date Climbed: Nov 2, 2022
Not a long walk to the tower
#1 11-02-22 W/Lana. Visited after being on Sassafras Mountain at 11:00 am. Drive from Sassafras took 2+35.
zacharydebruine - Jul 29, 2022 3:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2018
admiralcapn - Feb 27, 2022 7:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2015
HP #12
Drive-up in sketchy weather led to near zero views. Deserves a revisit, preferably with a hike!
DSimm81 - Jan 4, 2022 8:51 am Date Climbed: Dec 16, 2021
HP# 19
About a month after my first HP trip to the E/NE that got me #s 4-12...It's time for another trip E to NC, but I took a S/SE side trip to get a bunch more HPs. (HP 7 of 7 during this trip). Kind of sketchy but beautiful drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Parked near the visitors center and took the 1.5 mile hike up. Amazing views, cool platform and display area. Could not find the USGS marker.
tudge - Oct 21, 2021 5:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 21, 2021
Late October Loop
Ran/hiked 7 mile loop in late afternoon finishing at summit via Big Tom and Mount Craig.
jgoodsnyder - Sep 21, 2021 6:04 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2021
High Point #4
Beautiful views from the top of Mount Mitchell and some great nature on the way up, and some cool shots of the clouds floating above the surrounding valleys!
Parked two miles from the summit and took the old mitchell trail up- impressive pine forests. Unfortunately no views at top due to thick fog after the previous night's train but glad to get the highest peak in the East.
jabfoster - May 23, 2021 7:24 am Date Climbed: May 18, 2021
Mt. Mitchell #12
Gorgeous drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway and to the top. An evening summit and the fog was lifting. Beautiful, calm and quiet at the top. Saw mama bear and 2 cubs on the drive.
AliMc929 - Mar 31, 2021 7:24 am Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2021
Highpoint #14
Had a nice hike to the summit on a beautiful early spring day. Highpoint #14 for me.
bdreese2 - Jan 31, 2021 5:21 pm Date Climbed: Mar 2, 2014
WIHighPointer - Jan 14, 2021 8:05 pm Date Climbed: Nov 19, 2020
HP #15, Mount Mitchell, NC
This is the 3rd of 8 Highpoints on this trip.
Mt. Mitchell is the highest elevation East of the Mississippi River. It is a well developed highpoint that is accessible for everyone with a paved walkway. Visitor Center is COVID closed.
Cateanderika.50hp - Jul 8, 2024 6:15 am Date Climbed: Apr 13, 2024
Highpoint #17Highpoint #17. Snow on the ground and little 1/4 mile easy, paved trail all uphill that lead to a little observation platform and a tomb. Was it worth? Who knows. USGS marker easy to find.
CBakwin - Apr 22, 2024 2:46 pm Date Climbed: Apr 13, 2024
YoAnother State Highpoint you can drive right to...short hike to the top. Still, beautiful country around there.
IdaClimber - Apr 15, 2024 1:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2016
There is a parking lot at the topMakes it a bit anticlimactic to see a parking lot at the summit. But is it a stiff hike and is likely one of the best in the southeast.
GlennD - Feb 17, 2024 8:30 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2023
HP 26/50https://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=2234443
pjskeleton - May 29, 2023 11:28 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2020
US State Highpoint 10/50After getting the hell out of South Carolina as quickly as possible, went up the Blue Ridge parkway and was treated to some of the most spectacular motorcycle riding I’d done up til this point. Got to Mount Mitchell and experienced the saying “if you don’t like the weather, wait ten minutes” firsthand! From fog to mist to rain to clear and sunny and back to fog in about an hour of hanging around. Spectacular views, and still the highest highpoint I’ve been to as of this writing.
nerdydayton - Jan 29, 2023 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2022
Black Bear Camp trailThis was a grueling hike roundtrip for an amateur during winter. Although the hike wasn't technically difficult (except for the ice on most of the upper trail and rock traverses), the 12.4 miles of it was tough for me in that I don't usually hike that kind of distance. Beautiful views were the reward at the top with great visibility.
conkel13579 - Jan 15, 2023 8:34 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2020
Mt. Mitchell FKT AttemptA good go. 2:21:10
yadahzoemtn - Nov 7, 2022 3:29 pm Date Climbed: Nov 2, 2022
The Great Race for Six State High PointsI fell in love with the Blue Ridge Mountains on this trip. What a delightful time we had. Came from Sassafras on the same day.
Moogie737 - Nov 4, 2022 6:06 pm Date Climbed: Nov 2, 2022
Not a long walk to the tower#1 11-02-22 W/Lana. Visited after being on Sassafras Mountain at 11:00 am. Drive from Sassafras took 2+35.
zacharydebruine - Jul 29, 2022 3:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2018
Biked up with >5000ft of prominenceRode up from the first pitch.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1772444236
tehbea5t - Jul 23, 2022 4:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2022
Old Mitchell*thumbs up*
admiralcapn - Feb 27, 2022 7:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2015
HP #12Drive-up in sketchy weather led to near zero views. Deserves a revisit, preferably with a hike!
DSimm81 - Jan 4, 2022 8:51 am Date Climbed: Dec 16, 2021
HP# 19About a month after my first HP trip to the E/NE that got me #s 4-12...It's time for another trip E to NC, but I took a S/SE side trip to get a bunch more HPs. (HP 7 of 7 during this trip). Kind of sketchy but beautiful drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Parked near the visitors center and took the 1.5 mile hike up. Amazing views, cool platform and display area. Could not find the USGS marker.
tudge - Oct 21, 2021 5:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 21, 2021
Late October LoopRan/hiked 7 mile loop in late afternoon finishing at summit via Big Tom and Mount Craig.
jgoodsnyder - Sep 21, 2021 6:04 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2021
High Point #4Beautiful views from the top of Mount Mitchell and some great nature on the way up, and some cool shots of the clouds floating above the surrounding valleys!
MW - Jul 6, 2021 12:01 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2021
Highpoint #14Parked two miles from the summit and took the old mitchell trail up- impressive pine forests. Unfortunately no views at top due to thick fog after the previous night's train but glad to get the highest peak in the East.
jabfoster - May 23, 2021 7:24 am Date Climbed: May 18, 2021
Mt. Mitchell #12Gorgeous drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway and to the top. An evening summit and the fog was lifting. Beautiful, calm and quiet at the top. Saw mama bear and 2 cubs on the drive.
AliMc929 - Mar 31, 2021 7:24 am Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2021
Highpoint #14Had a nice hike to the summit on a beautiful early spring day. Highpoint #14 for me.
bdreese2 - Jan 31, 2021 5:21 pm Date Climbed: Mar 2, 2014
Mt. Mitchellhttps://peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=431072
WIHighPointer - Jan 14, 2021 8:05 pm Date Climbed: Nov 19, 2020
HP #15, Mount Mitchell, NCThis is the 3rd of 8 Highpoints on this trip.
Mt. Mitchell is the highest elevation East of the Mississippi River. It is a well developed highpoint that is accessible for everyone with a paved walkway. Visitor Center is COVID closed.