Remember when we went to the tallest point in Wake County? Well, we loved the view so much that we decided to go even bigger! Mount Mitchell standing at 6,699 feet is the tallest point east of the Mississippi River. It is named after Professor Elisha Mitchell who was the first to explore the area. The sad part is that Professor Mitchell later died hiking nearby when he was verifying his measurements.
All the way up there, you can see for miles and miles! The park includes an area for camping, hiking trails, and a restaurant. It was an easy, beautiful drive off of the Blue Ridge Parkway up to the lookout. Keep driving until you reach the very end of the road. There will be a building with restrooms. The pathway to the left of the building leads to the lookout. We timed it to be able to catch the sunset, and we were not disappointed. Be warned: it was SO cold!
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