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Mount Mitchell Summit

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Mount Mitchell Summit

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Mount Mitchell State Park

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    1. Mount Mitchell Trail — Mount Mitchell State Park

    17.7km

    08:18

    1,110m

    1,110m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    June 19, 2023

    Mount Mitchell is the highest point east of the Mississippi River at 6,684 feet. There is a cool little lookout tower at the top. There is also a parking lot with bathrooms and snacks for sale just at the base of the short summit trail.

      November 2, 2015

      The highest mountain of the Apallachen and thus the highest point east of the Mississippi: D

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        June 15, 2023

        After the great views, the Nature Walk leads through the dense forest in a short loop back to the summit car park - great and safe with children...

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          Elevation 2,010 m

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          Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States

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