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Mount Mitchell State Park

Burnsville, NC

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At 6,684 feet the highest summit east of the Mississippi, with a road from Parkway milepost 355 to a lot near the top and a short paved path to the observation deck. Free; often cold, windy and in cloud.

Nearest town
Burnsville, NC
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
35.7650, -82.2650
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