You'll Find The Two Highest Peaks On The East Coast At Mount Mitchell State Park

The East Coast may not boast as many high-elevation mountains as the western portion of the state, but you’d be mistaken to think these lower ranges weren’t worth exploring. The tallest mountains on the East Coast measure well over a mile high. In fact, you can experience the two tallest peaks east of the Mississippi River when you visit Mount Mitchell State Park in North Carolina. This beautiful park promises to be a true bucket-list destination.

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Rising to an elevation of 6,684 feet, Mount Mitchell in North Carolina's Black Mountain Range is the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi River. Its grandeur inspired the establishment of North Carolina's very first state park. When you visit Mount Mitchell State Park today, you'll experience not just one but two of the tallest peaks in the East Coast.

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Just one mile away from Mount Mitchell, Mount Craig is the second highest peak on the East Coast and towers at ‎6,647 feet above sea level. The park offers countless hiking trails that will give visitors absolutely breathtaking views of the mountain range. While it is possible to hike Mount Mitchell, the climb requires a 3,600-foot elevation gain along 5.5 strenuous miles to the top.

Mount Mitchell State Park can be found off the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile marker #355 in Yancey County. For more information, you can visit the official website here. Have you experienced this state park before? We’d love to hear all about it!