Mt. Mitchell Deep Gap - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Mt. Mitchell Deep Gap
Country:	United States
State:	North Carolina
Nearby Town:	Asheville
Rating:
Directions:	Blue Ridge Pkwy North from I-40 about 30 minutes look for Mt Mitchell sign turn left go to picnic area park trail head is across road.
Total Hike Distance:	10.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Difficult
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Picnic area at Mt Mitchell park
Trails Used:	Deep Gap
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	None
Management:	None
Contact Information:	mbchiro@windstream.net
Best Season:	Spring, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	My wife and I attemtped to hike to Deep Gap camping area, but due to time only made it to Cattail mountain about 1 hr. from the camping area. Hike was strenuous with a lot of ups/downs. Basically you are hiking a continuos ridge line from Mt. Mitchell toward Deep Gap. There are some breathtaking views on several balds. The Mt. Craig and Mt. Tom peaks are good view points to observe the fall color.

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