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Old Mitchell Toll Road

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Montreat
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Length

9.9 Miles 15.9 Kilometers

94%

Runnable

Elevation

2,151' 656 m

Ascent

-224' -68 m

Descent

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

5,184' 1,580 m

High

3,246' 989 m

Low

Conditions

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“The iconic road that used to be the main access to Mount Mitchell; now an iconic trail that does the same.”

— Brandon Thrower
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Overview

Most of the trail is in private bear hunting land. Be aware of hunters, trucks, and ATVs from October to January.
Features: Fall Colors — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife

Runner Notes

This trail is the main trail used for the infamous Mt Mitchell Challenge.

Description

This historic path is a western NC classic. The trail is very rocky in most parts and very technical despite its width. During the winter, the trail can have a lot of ice on it, and during the summer, it can be wet and muddy in those same parts.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - North Carolina National Forests Office

Apr 4, 2018: Kids Fishing Days 2018

Apr 3, 2018: Hanging Dog Campground will not re-open

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Dec 21, 2017
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in Montreat

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in North Carolina

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