Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Rising above the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mount Mitchell offers a day trip that feels worlds away from the ordinary. With elevations reaching 6,684 feet, it delivers sweeping, mile-high views that stretch across layers of misty ridges-an iconic experience of Western North Carolina. The journey is just as memorable as the destination. Traveling along the Blue Ridge Parkway, you’ll wind through lush forests, breathe in crisp mountain air, and pause at scenic overlooks. A stop at the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center offers a chance to stretch your legs. At Mount Mitchell State Park, a short, paved 5-10 minute walk from the parking area leads you to the summit observation deck. Here, the breathtaking...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cost of lunch is not included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Asheville Visitor Center
Pickup will be at the main entrance of the Asheville Visitor Center beginning at 7:45AM.
Return
Itinerary
1
Mount Mitchell State Park
Join us as we travel to the highest vantage point east of the Mississippi River, Mt. Mitchell which sits at 6,684 feet. Take a 5–10-minute hike from the parking lot to the top to enjoy the views. On the way back we will stop at the gift shop, then eat lunch at the Mt. Mitchell Café. You are also welcome to bring your own food and eat on the grounds. As we travel back, we will stop at several scenic overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
1 hour
2
Blue Ridge Parkway
Enjoy scenic mountain overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway as we travel to Mt. Mitchell.
Rising above the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mount Mitchell offers a day trip that feels worlds away from the ordinary. With elevations reaching 6,684 feet, it delivers sweeping, mile-high views that stretch across layers of misty ridges-an iconic experience of Western North Carolina. The journey is just as memorable as the destination. Traveling along the Blue Ridge Parkway, you’ll wind through lush forests, breathe in crisp mountain air, and pause at scenic overlooks. A stop at the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center offers a chance to stretch your legs. At Mount Mitchell State Park, a short, paved 5-10 minute walk from the parking area leads you to the summit observation deck. Here, the breathtaking...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Asheville Visitor Center
Pickup will be at the main entrance of the Asheville Visitor Center beginning at 7:45AM.
