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Hike Description. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi river at 6,684' in elevation. While there are much easier ways to reach the top, part of the appeal of this hike is the experience of summiting this superior peak.
Mount Mitchell. From easy to expert, hikes on Eastern America's highest peak are a highpoint of any High Country outdoor adventure. Find the trailhead. Leave the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 355.3 on NC 128, the state park access road, about 50 miles south of Linville and 30 miles north of Asheville.