Black Mountain Trail to Mount Mitchell
Mount Mitchell State Park
hard · 11.6 mi · +3700 ft · ~8h · 55 min from downtown
Features: highest peak east, AT, strenuous
Black Mountain Trail to Mount Mitchell is a hard 11.6-mile hike in Mount Mitchell State Park, about 55 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 8h with 3,700 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Epic traverse to the highest peak east of the Mississippi via the Black Mountain Crest.
Trailhead
35.7645, -82.2645
Make a day of it
- Mount Mitchell Cafe & Eatery (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 1.5 mi from the trailhead
- The Davis Country Store & Cafe (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 10.4 mi from the trailhead
- Black Beary's Cafe (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 10.4 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Black Mountain Trail to Mount Mitchell take?
About 8h for the 11.6-mile hike, with 3,700 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Black Mountain Trail to Mount Mitchell?
It's rated hard: 11.6 miles with 3,700 ft of climbing.
How far is Black Mountain Trail to Mount Mitchell from Asheville?
About 55 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Mount Mitchell State Park.
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