Park · Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina

Best hikes in Mount Mitchell State Park

The 6 best of 6 trails in Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina, ranked by route quality.

Trails

6

Easy

4

Moderate

2

By activity

• Hiking · 6
• Walking · 4

Common features

• Parking at trailhead
• Restroom at trailhead
• Kid friendly
• Summit
• Drinking water

Top trails

1. Old Mitchell Trail Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.6 km) · Elevation Gain 1,007 ft (307 m) · 1 hr 40 min
2. Commissary Trail Moderate · 4.1 mi (6.5 km) · Elevation Gain 433 ft (132 m) · 1 hr 30 min
3. Balsam Nature Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km) · Elevation Gain 112 ft (34 m) · 20 min
4. Mount Mitchell Summit Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · Elevation Gain 85 ft (26 m) · 10 min
5. Campground Trail Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 151 ft (46 m) · 20 min
6. Camp Alice Trail Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 420 ft (128 m) · 30 min

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