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Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina (Bill Russ/courtesy, North Carolina Tourism)

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Mount Mitchell State Park Active and Adventure Travel Tips

By Alistair Wearmouth

Hike to the summit of 6,684-foot Mount Mitchell, the highest point of the Appalachian Mountains as well as east of the Mississippi. You can drive almost to the top on a stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway, but the best approach is to hike the six-mile Mount Mitchell Trail, which starts at Black Mountain Campground. Stay for the sunset and enjoy spectacular views over Pisgah National Forest and the Appalachians.
Take a hot-air-balloon ride from Asheville to float over Mount Mitchell and the 6,000-foot peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. The views are spectacular year round, but are absolutely sublime with the fall colors.
You'll see even more of the Blue Ridge Parkway from a motorbike. At 469 miles, this is North America's longest designated scenic byway; a particularly impressive section passes through Mount Mitchell State Park and bypasses the summit.

Mount Mitchell State Park

Explore miles of hiking trails and reward yourself with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ascend the highest peak east of the Mississippi, rising to 6,684 feet and watch the world take on a new perspective from the observation tower. Visit the museum and learn about the natural and cultural history of North Carolina's first state park. Read More

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Hotels

Inn on Biltmore Estate

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1 Antler Hill Rd.
Asheville, NC 28803 Map

Distance: 22.2 mi.
(from destination center)

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Mount Mitchell Campground

2388 State Hwy. 128
Burnsville, NC 28714 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

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Black Mountain Campground

50 Black Mtn. Campground Rd.
Black Mountain, NC 28714 Map

Distance: 2.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Nolichucky River Gorge

Cherokee National Forest (TN) and Pisgah National Forest (NC)

Distance: 24.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Nolichucky River Gorge stretches for 110 miles and offers Class I-IV whitewater. ... Read More

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Linville Gorge Wilderness Area

Blue Ridge Parkway (milepost 316.3)
NC 1238, Kistler Memorial Highway
Linville Falls , North Carolina 28647

Distance: 21.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Linville Gorge Wilderness, covering more than 12,000 acres, is laced with trails that wind through... Read More

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Linville Gorge Wilderness Area

Pisgah National Forest
c/o Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, 109 East Lawling Drive
Nebo, North Carolina 28761

Distance: 22.0 mi. (from destination center)

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Walking the trails in North Carolina's Linville Gorge is like clambering around in a giant... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Mount Mitchell State Park

	Distance (mi.)
Charlotte Douglas Airport	84.1 map
Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport	132.0 map
Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport	191.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Mount Mitchell State Park

	Distance (mi.)
Asheville Regional/Hendersonville Airport	27.9 map
Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport Tri-Cities Regional Airport	49.9 map
Greer Greenville/Spartanburg Airport	64.0 map

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Flight Deals to Mount Mitchell State Park

Originating	From
Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte (CLT)	$104
Orlando (ORL) to Charlotte (CLT)	$143
New York City (NYC) to Charlotte (CLT)	$144
Philadelphia (PHL) to Charlotte (CLT)	$157
Buffalo (BUF) to Charlotte (CLT)	$158