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Mount Mitchell State Park

Visitors can explore miles of hiking trails that offer breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in the park is the highest peak east of the Mississippi, rising to 6,684 feet and featuring an observation tower. The body of Dr. Elisha Mitchell is buried next to the tower where a stone marker recounts his work in the Black Mountains. The museum displays exhibits about the natural and cultural history of North Carolina's first state park. The famished hiker or the hungry tourist can enjoy a relaxing meal in the restaurant.

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Location	Blue Ridge Pkwy & Hwy 128 Burnsville North Carolina 28714
Phone	828-675-4611
Email	mount.mitchell@ncmail.net
Website	http://www.ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/momi/home.html In the crest of the timeworn Black Mountains lies the summit of Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi. For those who ascend this mighty peak, what looms in the horizon is a feast for the eyes—breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, rolling ridges and fertile valleys. Forested and forever misty, 1,855-acre Mount ...