Mt. Mitchell to Celo
Hike Number: 134
Area Location: Black Mountains (Blacks)
Trailhead Location: Mt. Mitchell Pkg Lot
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 14
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Elevation Range: 5,000 / 6,684
Total Elevation Gain: 4,400
Total Elevation Descent: 4,400
Route Map: .\hiking\maps\0134.pdf
Route Profile: .\hiking\profiles\0134.pdf
Download GPX track: .\hiking\download\0134.gpx
Trail Description: From Mt. Mitchell follow Black Mtns Crest Trail to Celo Knob and back. Optional bushwhack up to Gibbs for peak baggers. 7 peaks over 6000 feet can be obtained on this hike. Parts of the terrain is steep and rocky. Some of the best views in WNC..
Topos: Celo Knob, Mt. Mitchell, Burnsville
Special Features: SB6K, Mountain Views
Flower Season: Early June
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 79.4
Driving Directions: I-240 E to Exit #7 to US 70 E to BRP N to NC 128 and to Mt. Mitchell Pkg Lot.
Notes: The BRP section is frequently closed in the winter, call the BRP to check status. The Mt Mitchell State Park closes at dark each day. The North facing slopes frequently ice over in winter.
Hike History: A0403 (error - # should have been 082)