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Hike Description. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi river at 6,684' in elevation. While there are much easier ways to reach the top, part of the appeal of this hike is the experience of summiting this superior peak.
The highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains is Mt. Mitchell at 6,684 ft. This peak is roughly 100 miles Northwest of Charlotte, in North Carolina: The Appalachian Mountains are about 480 million years old.