11.3 mi
Distance
4,147 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 38m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Mount Mitchell Trail is an out-and-back trail in Yancey County, North Carolina. It is 11 miles long and gains 4,147 feet. The nearest town is Montreat, North Carolina, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 934 ft |
| High point | 5.6 mi | 2,029 ft |
| End | 11.3 mi | 934 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Mount Mitchell State Park home and alerts
NC State Parks
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Montreat, NC · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Yancey County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Mount Mitchell State Park Office:828-867-4000
Highlights
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Mount Mitchell to Blue Ridge Parkway to South Toe River Road
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0.1 mi away
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0.1 mi away
Mount Mitchell from Black Mountain Campground via Higgins Bald
0.1 mi away
South Toe River Loop Trail
0.1 mi away
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Black Mountain Campground
0.1 mi awayBurnsville, NC
Check official pricing41 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Briar Bottom Group Campground
0.2 mi awayBurnsville, NC
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable No Service
Mount Mitchell State Park
3 mi awayMount Mitchell State Park
Burnsville, NC
Reservable
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