Explore 4,789 Acres Of Unparalleled Views Of Mountains On The Scenic Summit Trail In North Carolina
If you love getting high above the surrounding terrain so you can see those famous layers in the North Carolina mountains, then you’re in luck when you pay a visit to the Summit Trail at Mt. Mitchell State Park in North Carolina. Most people who’ve lived here all their life have been to Mt. Mitchell at least once. When was the last time you paid a visit to the state’s highest mountain peak?
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If you're like most, then from the moment you pull off the Parkway and begin the ascent to the top of Mt. Mitchell, the adventure in on and your senses are aroused at the prospect of standing so high in the atmosphere.
When you reach the tower at the top, soak in the 360-degree views of your kingdom below. Some days it may be cloudy, foggy, or you'll get a patchwork of cloud shadows on the terrain below.
So when WAS the last time you visited Mt. Mitchell State Park and hiked the Summit Trail? Isn’t it about time you went again?
Mt. Mitchell State Park opens at 7 a.m. year round, barring any weather-related closures in the winter. The closing time varies by season and/or month. You can see a complete list of current hours and learn more about the park and its facilities by visiting the official website for North Carolina State Parks. Find out a wealth of information about the Summit Trail from our friends at AllTrails.com.
Did you know North Carolina is one of only two states in the South that don’t charge admission to most of their state parks? Can you guess the other state? (Hint: It’s immediately to our west.)
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
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