Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Easy to understand guide to hiking Mt Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi in North Carolina.
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Mt Mitchell stands at 6,684 feet, the highest point east of the Mississippi. The 12-mile round trip from Black Mountain Campground gains 3,700 feet over well-marked trail with blue blazes. Expect switchbacks, creek crossings, and dense forest before reaching the summit tower. The hike is strenuous but manageable for prepared hikers. Parking is free at South Toe Trailhead. Located 2.5 hours west of Charlotte and 1.5 hours north of Asheville. Best hiked spring through fall when weather is stable and trail conditions are clear.
00:00 Why Mt Mitchell
00:20 Hike Location
01:56 Mt Mitchell Trail
05:27 Hiking Gear
09:22 Mt Mitchell Summit
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Easy to understand guide to hiking Mt Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi in North Carolina.
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
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hikingguy.com/gear
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* Guide: hikingguy.com/hikes/mt-mitchell
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* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
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Mt Mitchell stands at 6,684 feet, the highest point east of the Mississippi. The 12-mile round trip from Black Mountain Campground gains 3,700 feet over well-marked trail with blue blazes. Expect switchbacks, creek crossings, and dense forest before reaching the summit tower. The hike is strenuous but manageable for prepared hikers. Parking is free at South Toe Trailhead. Located 2.5 hours west of Charlotte and 1.5 hours north of Asheville. Best hiked spring through fall when weather is stable and trail conditions are clear.
00:00 Why Mt Mitchell
00:20 Hike Location
01:56 Mt Mitchell Trail
05:27 Hiking Gear
09:22 Mt Mitchell Summit
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Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
