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Mountains for hikers & skiersNorth Carolina peak
| State | North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 6,683 ft (2,037 m) |
| Prominence | 6,091 ft (1,857 m) — an ultra-prominent peak |
| Range | Black Mountains |
| Protected area | Mount Mitchell State Park |
Source: Wikidata Q615337 (elevation, prominence, range, protected area, first ascent).
Mount Mitchell is the highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains and the highest peak in mainland North America east of the Mississippi River. It is located near Burnsville in Yancey County, North Carolina, in the Black Mountain subrange of the Appalachians about 19 miles (31 km) northeast of Asheville. It is protected by Mount Mitchell State Park and surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest. Mount Mitchell's elevation is 6,684 feet (2,037 m) above sea level. Mount Mitchell is ranked 31st by topographic isolation.
Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Sources: · Wikidata "highest point" (P610) for the state
Straight-line distance between Wikidata summit coordinates.
Wikidata Q615337; Wikipedia; Wikimedia Commons; state from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 cartographic boundaries. Always check current conditions and land-manager rules before you go.
