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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.
1 Mount Mitchell, with a height of 6,684 ft is the tallest mountain in the Appalachian range. 2  The Appalachians have rich deposits of coal, iron, petroleum, and natural gas. 3  A chain of lowlands referred to as the Great Appalachian Valley, lies towards the west and south of Hudson river valley.