Come take a hike on the Beech Tree Trail with Ranger Marissa to learn why leaves change color in the fall! The Beech Tree Trail is a 1-mile loop and considered easy. Meet at the Summit Trail parking lot to begin. Please bring water and wear the appropriate hiking attire.
All campsites are closed until further notice due to damage from Hurricane Helene.
For nearby alternatives, please check out Grandfather Mountain or New River state parks.
Mount Mitchell State Park is now reopened to the public.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is open up to the state park entrance but remains closed from just past Mount Mitchell through milepost 334 near Little Switzerland. Please read our blog post for the most up-to-date information on park access and trails status.