2.6 mi from the trailheadBriar Bottom Group Campground
Campground · NC
3.7 mi out & back · 1,673 ft gain · 6,640 ft high point · Moderate
From Mount Mitchell Summit Parking via the Black Mountain Crest Trail (1.5 mi)
NC · OpenStreetMap contributors
Using Black Mountain Crest Trail, this 3.7-mile out and back trail from Mount Mitchell Summit Parking reaches Mount Craig and Big Tom peaks at 6,640 feet elevation.
1,673 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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