National Trails Day - Hike to Mt. Craig
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National Trails Day - Hike to Mt. Craig
In celebration of National Trails Day come join park staff for a 2.3 mile round trip hike to the second highest peak east of the Mississippi - Mount Craig. Named in honor of Governor Locke Craig (1913-1917) who was largely responsible for creating Mount Mitchell as North Carolina’s first state park; rising to 6,647 feet in elevation you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the surrounding watersheds. The hike is rated moderate to strenuous.
Mount Mitchell State Park
November - February: 7am - 6pm
March, April: - 7am - 8pm
September, October: 7am - 9pm
May - August: 7am - 10pm
Closed Christmas Day
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8am - 5pm Monday - Sunday, April - October
8am - 5pm Monday - Friday, November - March
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May - October: 10am - 6pm
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May 1 - August 31, 10am - 8pm daily
September 1 - October 31, 10am - 7pm daily
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May - October, 10am - 6pm Thursday through Monday