The highest mountain east of the Mississippi, Mt Mitchell is one of the great mountains of the east. I made a quick jaunt from Nashville since the weather appeared it would cooperate.
Mt Mitchell is quite accessible from Asheville, NC. Located about 30 miles north along the Blue Ridge Parkway, it's also one of the great drives in the United States. One can drive the 4 mile road to its summit. I drove about 2 miles, then hiked 2 miles of the Old Mt Mitchell Trail to the summit.
Unlike the great mountains of the northeast and despite its lofty height, Mt Mitchell is not above treeline. A tower used to exist, but their is a viewing platform which provides views in every direction.
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| Mt Craig |
Despite not knowing the region, the views were outstanding. Mountains in every direction. Grandfather Mountain to the north. The Smokies to the west. The Blue Ridge Mountains continuing to the south. One did feel they might be on top of the entire east coast!
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| Grandfather |
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| Table Rock. Interesting formation. |
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| Endless mountain scenery |
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