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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
siekkid - Apr 6, 2016 3:00 pm Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2016
HP# 29Super foggy drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway on Easter Sunday. The summit area is well done.
GAflatlander - Mar 3, 2016 8:57 am Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2011
NC HighpointNice BRP drive...
Kiefer - Nov 1, 2015 5:08 pm Date Climbed: Oct 21, 2015
Mitchell/CraigMeh. Woods were nice!
whatdoIknow - Aug 28, 2015 12:24 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2015
With my daughterIt was her 3rd state high point
Guilty - Apr 10, 2015 1:35 pm Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2015
Old Mt. Mitchell trailNice country.
stusic - Mar 31, 2015 2:38 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2015
New Years' along the BMCTTough hike along the Black Mountain Crest Trail. Cold, but good weather. Saw 3 people the whole 4 days out there.
dino61111 - Jan 30, 2015 7:19 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2011
From Stepps GapAfter driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, something everyone might want to consider at least once; the highest point east of the Mississippi was of course irresistible! Started at Stepps Gap to at least make a little hike of it; albeit all on road or trail. The eastern mountains have a charm all their own.
Adam Doc Fox - Jan 1, 2015 3:47 pm Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2014
Southern Six Pack WinterSummit #4 of 6 (TN, GA, SC, NC, VA & KY) that we ended up completing with a total time of:
36 hours, 52 minutes and 30 seconds.
Adam Doc Fox - Jan 1, 2015 3:47 pm Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2014
Southern Six Pack WinterSummit #4 of 6 (TN, GA, SC, NC, VA & KY) that we ended up completing with a total time of:
36 hours, 52 minutes and 30 seconds.
indianabob - Dec 13, 2014 11:30 pm Date Climbed: Nov 30, 2014
Thanksgiving TripGreat hike from Blac Mountain campground. Camped on Commissary Ridge. Lots of ice on last 1000'. Beautiful
Bajumbug - Oct 19, 2014 11:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2012
4th High PointPerfect weather and stunning views from the top. In my travels to State High Points, I began to realize that most of the fun isn't standing on top, but the wonderful sights on the back roads as I travelled to the summits
Adam Doc Fox - Sep 26, 2014 2:32 pm
Re: A Manic Fit"At this point Smith has a revelation: You can't fall off mountains!" Jack Kerouac, Dharma Bums
Diesel - Sep 20, 2014 9:10 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2013
Mt. Mitchell trailMade it to the top in 2 hours and 20 min. Solo hike. Came down on the old trail. Uneventful. The only scenery was at the top.