I just completed this five peak loop this past Friday. On your suggestion I opted to double back to Big Tom Gap & the Buncombe Horse Trail back down the Mt. Mitchell Trail. About 17.5 miles & 9.5 hours of fast paced hiking. 5:30 depart, 9:00 summit, 11:30 Cattail Peak, 12:50 Buncombe/Mt. Mitchell crossing, 3:00 $1 shower at Black Mtn. campground. Great trip.
zapacoman - Oct 25, 2009 1:43 pm - Voted 10/10
Thanks for the AdviceI just completed this five peak loop this past Friday. On your suggestion I opted to double back to Big Tom Gap & the Buncombe Horse Trail back down the Mt. Mitchell Trail. About 17.5 miles & 9.5 hours of fast paced hiking. 5:30 depart, 9:00 summit, 11:30 Cattail Peak, 12:50 Buncombe/Mt. Mitchell crossing, 3:00 $1 shower at Black Mtn. campground. Great trip.