Mitchell Magnet national parks monuments The climb is ranked "difficult"

The climb is ranked "difficult" and climbers must always be prepared and aware of changing conditions

For this reason

neighboring Capitol Peak and therefore not an "official" fourteener

Countless thousands have been photographed with this sign

the area was established as a national park in 1916

Mitchell Magnet national parks monuments The climb is ranked "difficult"1 1 4 inch diameter Cast in fine pewter Strong magnet embedded in back Mounted on story card Place Name: Mount Mitchell Elevation: 6684 ft. Coordinates: N35 45' 53'' W082 15' 55'' Location: Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina, USA MarkerSleuth Photo Contributor: Lewis Ledford Mount Mitchell is located in the Black Mountains and is the highest point east of the Mississippi River. It is a popular destination for park visitors, hikers, cyclists and