Mount Mitchell Trail to South Toe River Road Loop

The trail is no longer Open as of May. Check the park page for the latest updates. This loops follow counterclockwise up to the summit of Mount Mitchell. You can head north to the Old Mitchell Trail via the Commissary trail. Go north on Buncombe, or take the River loop and stay at the Black Mountain camp. This trail has a lot of water sources and different flora and fauna. The 2.5 mile marker on the Buncombe Trail is the place to camp for those who want a small base of operations. The last parts of the trail is a forest road. The road walk section is easier if you parallel the last leg of the trip. It's great to spend a little time inside thePisgah with this loops.