Park visitors who venture to the Mount Mitchell summit can take advantage of the park's observation deck for views that rival any found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Despite its vast ...

Note: Mount Mitchell State Park is under long-term closure ... Unlike many trails, this summit can be reached by car. A 4.5-mile paved road off the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you to the top ...

With these incredible summit views, you’ll be able to see Mount Mitchell to the north, Tennessee to the west, the Blue Ridge Parkway as it continues to the south, and Asheville’s North Fork ...