Old Mitchell Toll Road
National Forests in North Carolina, McDowell County, NC
Out-and-back trail in National Forests in North Carolina, McDowell County, NC. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 19.5 mi (31.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,454 ft (748 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 40 min
- High point
- 5,194 ft (1,583 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Lookout Mountain 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Peak: Boggs Bunion 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Peak: Thunder Knob 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Pots Cove 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Dicky's Loop 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from start
- Campsite 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from start
- Spring: Pinnacle Spring 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Old Mitchell Toll Road
How long is Old Mitchell Toll Road?
Old Mitchell Toll Road is 19.5 mi (31.3 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 40 min. It climbs 2,454 ft (748 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,194 ft (1,583 m).
How hard is Old Mitchell Toll Road?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Old Mitchell Toll Road?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Old Mitchell Toll Road?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 6.6 mi (10.6 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Old Mitchell Toll Road shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Old Mitchell Toll Road?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Old Mitchell Toll Road?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Old Mitchell Toll Road?
Old School Subs, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Burton's, 1.7 mi (2.7 km).
Is this a good week for Old Mitchell Toll Road?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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