Mount Mitchell State Park

One of those spots that stand separated from the conventional, Mount Mitchell's sensational summit is the most elevated point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was motivation for one of the country's first state parks. From its effortlessly available perception deck, the spruce-fir backwoods of Mount Mitchell State Park drives the eye to unmatched perspectives.

A historical center clarifies the mountain's social and normal history, and its trail arrange enables guests to investigate very close, offering short climbs close to the summit and testing treks prompting adjoining wild territories. A nine-site tent campground is open in warm-climate months, and hiking openings proliferate, including passage onto the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail.