Blue Ridge Parkway
Mount Mitchell State Park, NC
Amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mount Mitchell State Park offers hiking trails and natural splendor, along with picnic areas. Mount Mitchell is the highest point east of the Mississippi River at 6,684 feet. Here, visitors will find a tranquil moment in the misty forest view.
Photo Credits
- © 2010 Kolin Toney. Photo by Kolin Toney
Quick Facts
- Location:
Southwest of Little Switzerland in the Pisgah National Forest near milepost 355
- N 35.771° W 82.263° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
Opens at 8 am; closing time varies
Local Information
- Mount Mitchell State Park:
- Plan a visit to Mount Mitchell State Park in western North Carolina.
