Name: Old Mitchell Toll Road
Rating: 3.0

“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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Most of the trail is in private bear hunting land. Be aware of hunters, trucks, and ATVs from October to January.

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.

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Land Manager: USFS - North Carolina National Forests Office

Jan 16, 2020: Black Swamp OHV on Croatan National Forest reopens

Jan 15, 2020: Nantahala National Forest waives day-use fees for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan 7, 2020: Davidson River Campground on the Pisgah will temporarily close starting January 15

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Apr 20, 2019

Woodfin Daly

Mar 23, 2019

Kelly Boone

Got super lost. Driving directions did not drop me at start,start and finish were just finding the trail. Ridgeline is gorgeous!! Out/back to overlook 18.4mi — 4h 37m

Dec 21, 2017

Shawn Lancaster

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