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Mount Mitchell Summit

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Mount Mitchell Summit

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    June 19, 2023

    Hiking

    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

    Hiking

    The highest mountain of the Apallachen and thus the highest point east of the Mississippi: D
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    July 21, 2019

    Cycling

    With 2040m elevation presents the highest point in eastern US.
    It is 8km one way detour from the Parkway. Road inclines are a bit higher then the Parkway but mostly …

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    1. Mount Mitchell Trail

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    Hike the challenging Mount Mitchell Trail, a 5.5-mile route with 16 feet of elevation gain, leading to the highest peak east of the Mississi

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    4.89km

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    Explore the moderate 3.0-mile Commissary Trail in Mount Mitchell State Park, featuring fir trees, fall foliage, and views of surrounding pea
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    Hike the difficult Colbert Ridge to Mount Mitchell trail, a 8.1-mile route with 4485 feet of elevation gain to the highest peak in the East.
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    Elevation 2,010 m

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    Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States

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