Mount Mitchell Climber's Log

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NonaRider

NonaRider - Mar 29, 2018 10:58 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2000

Peak #16 [NonaRider]  Sucess!

[Date Approximate]

Wilbur

Wilbur - Mar 20, 2018 1:32 am

Mt Mitchell trail

Have hiked the trails around Mt Mitchell a few times while living in WNC

Brian Kalet

Brian Kalet - Jan 15, 2018 7:07 pm Date Climbed: Nov 5, 2016

4 Peaks  Sucess!

With Mount Craig, Clingmans Dome & Mount Collins.

Walkoutnow

Walkoutnow - Oct 8, 2017 6:11 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2017

Highest east of the Mississippi  Sucess!

Last of a HP trip to appalachia. Was pouring rain the entire day. Soaking wet up top, no views, but still glad I was able to make it -- was turned away a year ago with road closures. HP #26. Gonna have to come back to this area for VA and KY, but not a bad problem to have, especially in the fall!

Stu Brandel

Stu Brandel - Oct 7, 2017 7:16 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2017

Mitchell!  Sucess!

Mystery Science Theatre 3000 reference. Sunny and 70s with a cool breeze. From the second row of the parking lot.

Woodie Hopper

Woodie Hopper - Sep 3, 2017 8:04 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2017

Trail run from Black Mountain Campground  Sucess!

Pretty wet & muddy. Nice cool day, no clouds on top. ~3hrs RT.

corsair

corsair - Jul 17, 2017 12:14 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2017

Old Mitchell Trail  Sucess!

Climbed via the Old Mitchell Trail. A fun, technical, though short, hike on a beautiful summer day. The summit had clear weather and 65 degree temps, so it was unusual from what I have heard!

BobEnein

BobEnein - Jul 8, 2017 2:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2012

Mt Mitchell Trail  Sucess!

Enjoyable solo though little long a hike with lots of wild flowers on the trail mainly rhododendron, didn't run into many people on the trail and was clapping my hands and yelling bear in order not to startle bears in the area. Called prior to the trip for the service shuttle which turned out to be not reliable and out of service this weekend, didn't mind the hike down though. All in all great trip with rewarding views at the Summit.

THC73

THC73 - May 31, 2017 11:52 am Date Climbed: May 28, 2017

atop of Mt. Mitchell  Sucess!

Out in Asheville for GeoWoodstock XV and came up to knock Mt. Mitchell off of my list. Beautiful summit and drive up. Rain clouds set in to make a memorable experience.

wannabepeakbagger

wannabepeakbagger - May 6, 2017 10:26 pm Date Climbed: May 5, 2017

Cheating  Sucess!

Limited time, so just drove up at 730am. Only one other person up there in the heavy fog.

mountaineergirl_82

mountaineergirl_82 - Apr 17, 2017 1:07 am Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2017

Holy crap, I'm tired.   Sucess!

Beautiful trails. I'm going to pay for that elevation gain in the morning, though.

wilderleavitt

wilderleavitt - Jan 6, 2017 9:21 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2016

Super Cold Summit  Sucess!

Excellent hike to summit. Icy patches on trail on upper 1/2 of trail. 15 degrees F on the summit clear and no wind. Amazing.

TJ311

TJ311 - Nov 12, 2016 6:15 am Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2016

Gorgeous Views  Sucess!

On a 3 week RV trip. Hit 4 state highpoints. Dogs in tow. The summit was very crowded today at 2:07 pm. Blue sky and pretty autumn colors

mbjakusz

mbjakusz - Sep 12, 2016 2:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2014

HP #17  Sucess!

This was our 17th highpoint and our 5th one on this trip. Beautiful views from up on top.

punchline

punchline - Aug 15, 2016 10:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2016

HP #44  Sucess!

Fog and low clouds in the morning - couldn't see much unfortunately ...

David Mortensen

David Mortensen - Jun 27, 2016 10:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2016

Mitchell  Sucess!

The clouds were moving in and out on the day I went to the summit. I had better views from lower down. However, it's great to have gone to the top of the highest U.S. peak east of the Mississippi.

larvitar

larvitar - Jun 8, 2016 10:37 am Date Climbed: May 6, 2016

Larvitour Stop #6  Sucess!

Climbing this mountain was like going back in time from May (at Black Mountain Campground, where I began) to February (up top). I spotted my first snow-patches around 5000', and by the time I reached the summit the ground was completely covered in it. Fortunately for me, it was all soft and slushy, but if it'd been just a bit colder I would have sorely missed my micro-spikes. The summit was sealed in clouds (again... three times I've been up Mt. Mitchell and it's never given me a clear view), but the views were nice on the way down.

mnatureson

mnatureson - May 17, 2016 10:39 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2016

Great Hike  Sucess!

FYI: Higgins Bald is no longer bald :)

jakegarber - May 9, 2016 8:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2008

Ran out of gas  Sucess!

We left ashville to drive up to the top and about half way up I noticed the gas light was on. I new we were already screwed so I just drove to the top so I could get my highpoint in hoping we could find people to help up there. It was a very foggy day and we didn't see anyone until the very top. There was a work truck with a few guys there and they took gas out of a bobcat and siphoned it into our tank to get us to the nearest gas station. How nice of them and how lucky for us!!

captain.ron

captain.ron - Apr 26, 2016 11:56 pm Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2016

Fun hike from Black Mountain Campground   Sucess!

Great hike with some great views! Crowded parking at the campground though.

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