| Date | Distance | Time | Elevation Gain | Average Moving Time | Year to Date Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2021 | 3.5 miles | 160.5 |
Parking: Mount Mitchell Restaurant
Directions: Head north on the Old Mount Mitchell trail. The Mountain to Sea Trail will join. Turn right on a paved trail to the Mount Mitchell summit. Descend, retracing steps until the intersection with the Campground trail. Stay straight on the Campground trail. Turn left on the road at the end of the Campround Trail. Follow the road a short ways, and then turn left (not an obvious turn) to rejoin the Old Mount Mitchell trail. Continue south back to the parking lot.
This morning I left Glen and Krummholz at home, and joined a hike with the Carolina Mountain Club. The hike was a loop trail including the Mount Mitchell summit. A group of 10 of us did the hike. It was great to meet other hikers in the area, and get more tips about things to do in this area. The Old Mount Mitchell trail was wet and rocky, so I took my time to make sure I didn't slip and fall. The return trip along the Campground trail had easier footing. I'd love to go car camping there. They have 9 sites, and it would be a great place to camp and see a sunset and sunrise.
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