Mount Mitchell State Park

Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east on the East Coast. Mount Mitchell State Park is located near Asheville, North Carolina and features camping and hiking trails.

At 6,684 feet, the mountain is the highest point east of the Mississippi River, and an observation deck provides breathtaking mountain views on a clear day.

Easy trails at the summit explore the Fraser fir forest, while a vast network of challenging trails — including the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail — extend into adjacent wilderness areas and lead to backpacking opportunities within Pisgah National Forest.