Note: Mount Mitchell State Park is under long-term closure. Unsure of where to stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway? For unbeatable views of the mountains, pay a visit to Mount Mitchell State Park.

Mount Mitchell State Park is home to the highest point east of the Mississippi River, at 6,684 feet. It holds multiple weather records — including the lowest temperature reported in North ...

Mount Mitchell and South Mountains are still expected to be closed for much longer. The Division of Parks and Recreation recommends coming prepared and using caution while in the state park.

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