Difficult
11.3 mi
Distance
5,669 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 20m
Est. Time
0.0
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About This Trail
The Black Mountain Crest Trail is a point to point trail that starts at Bowlens Creek Road and ends at Mt Mitchell Summit. It's easy to start from the top. The trail follows Mt Mitchell Ridge for 7 miles, traversing the biggest collection of peaks in the eastern US. The trail goes from Celo to Bowlens Creek. A car shuttle is recommended to get you to the Mt Mitchell and Bowlens Creek trails. If any, there's very limited parking at Bowlens creek.
Trail Details
Point to Point
Route Type
Dirt
Surface
Dogs Allowed (Leash Required)
Dog Policy
Yes
Kid Friendly
No
Permit Required
Elevation Profile
Min:952 ft
Max:2,029 ft
1,728 ft
652 ft
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