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Hike Mt. Mitchell to Balsam Gap
Dayhike
Wednesday, October 07, 2009, 1 day
8:00 AM

General Location: Mountains, Yancey County

Length:  9.5 miles

Difficulty:  Moderate

Kid Friendly?  Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Generally not suitable for young children.

Contact:  Mary Beth Gwynn: 828-545-6487 (cell) or 828-254-2042 (hm). mbgcmc@gmail.com

Meeting Place:  Call hike leader for directions

Description:  Starting at Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the east, we hike from the State Park south toward the parkway and then east to Balsam Gap, climbing 6300 foot Blackstock Knob on the way. Much of the trail is on large moss covered rocks, lovely, but potentially slippery if wet. Appropriate shoes and perhaps poles are advised. This is a particularly beautiful section of the MST with spectacular views from our lunch spot.

What to Bring:  Water, lunch, high energy snacks, good hiking shoes, raingear.

Organized By:  Carolina Mountain Club, which maintains 140 miles of the MST

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