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NO transportation is available. If you hike up, you must hike back down. All facilities are currently closed. There is no drinking water. Port-a-johns are at the park office.

Now Hiring: Seasonal Positions

Many parks are looking for seasonal workers. For a list of parks and seasonal positions available, please visit our jobs page.

Access to the Park

The park is accessible from the Asheville side of the Blue Ridge Parkway only. North of the park, the Parkway is closed. There are no gas stations between Asheville & the park.

Now hiring:

Mount Mitchell is currently accepting applications for a Gift Shop Clerk and a Maintenance position. For more information on the positions and how to apply, please visit our Jobs page.

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