Have hiked the trails around Mt Mitchell a few times while living in WNC
Brian Kalet - Jan 15, 2018 7:07 pm Date Climbed: Nov 5, 2016
4 Peaks
With Mount Craig, Clingmans Dome & Mount Collins.
Walkoutnow - Oct 8, 2017 6:11 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2017
Highest east of the Mississippi
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 - Oct 7, 2017 7:16 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2017
Mitchell!
Mystery Science Theatre 3000 reference. Sunny and 70s with a cool breeze. From the second row of the parking lot.
Pretty wet & muddy. Nice cool day, no clouds on top. ~3hrs RT.
corsair - Jul 17, 2017 12:14 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2017
Old Mitchell Trail
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!
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 - May 31, 2017 11:52 am Date Climbed: May 28, 2017
atop of Mt. Mitchell
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.
Beautiful trails. I'm going to pay for that elevation gain in the morning, though.
wilderleavitt - Jan 6, 2017 9:21 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2016
Super Cold Summit
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 - Nov 12, 2016 6:15 am Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2016
Gorgeous Views
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 - Sep 12, 2016 2:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2014
HP #17
This was our 17th highpoint and our 5th one on this trip. Beautiful views from up on top.
punchline - Aug 15, 2016 10:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2016
HP #44
Fog and low clouds in the morning - couldn't see much unfortunately ...
David Mortensen - Jun 27, 2016 10:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2016
Mitchell
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 - Jun 8, 2016 10:37 am Date Climbed: May 6, 2016
Larvitour Stop #6
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 - May 17, 2016 10:39 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2016
Great Hike
FYI: Higgins Bald is no longer bald :)
jakegarber - May 9, 2016 8:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2008
Ran out of gas
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!!
Wilbur - Mar 20, 2018 1:32 am
Mt Mitchell trailHave hiked the trails around Mt Mitchell a few times while living in WNC
Brian Kalet - Jan 15, 2018 7:07 pm Date Climbed: Nov 5, 2016
4 PeaksWith Mount Craig, Clingmans Dome & Mount Collins.
Walkoutnow - Oct 8, 2017 6:11 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2017
Highest east of the MississippiLast 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 - Oct 7, 2017 7:16 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2017
Mitchell!Mystery Science Theatre 3000 reference. Sunny and 70s with a cool breeze. From the second row of the parking lot.
Woodie Hopper - Sep 3, 2017 8:04 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2017
Trail run from Black Mountain CampgroundPretty wet & muddy. Nice cool day, no clouds on top. ~3hrs RT.
corsair - Jul 17, 2017 12:14 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2017
Old Mitchell TrailClimbed 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 - Jul 8, 2017 2:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2012
Mt Mitchell TrailEnjoyable 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 - May 31, 2017 11:52 am Date Climbed: May 28, 2017
atop of Mt. MitchellOut 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 - May 6, 2017 10:26 pm Date Climbed: May 5, 2017
CheatingLimited time, so just drove up at 730am. Only one other person up there in the heavy fog.
mountaineergirl_82 - Apr 17, 2017 1:07 am Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2017
Holy crap, I'm tired.Beautiful trails. I'm going to pay for that elevation gain in the morning, though.
wilderleavitt - Jan 6, 2017 9:21 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2016
Super Cold SummitExcellent 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 - Nov 12, 2016 6:15 am Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2016
Gorgeous ViewsOn 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 - Sep 12, 2016 2:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2014
HP #17This was our 17th highpoint and our 5th one on this trip. Beautiful views from up on top.
punchline - Aug 15, 2016 10:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2016
HP #44Fog and low clouds in the morning - couldn't see much unfortunately ...
David Mortensen - Jun 27, 2016 10:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2016
MitchellThe 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 - Jun 8, 2016 10:37 am Date Climbed: May 6, 2016
Larvitour Stop #6Climbing 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 - May 17, 2016 10:39 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2016
Great HikeFYI: Higgins Bald is no longer bald :)
jakegarber - May 9, 2016 8:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2008
Ran out of gasWe 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 - Apr 26, 2016 11:56 pm Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2016
Fun hike from Black Mountain CampgroundGreat hike with some great views! Crowded parking at the campground though.
joseyinnet - Apr 22, 2016 10:36 pm Date Climbed: Apr 19, 2016
State HP #34A quick jog up the path to the observation tower. Views were pretty obscured from fires nearby