"Bagged Mitchell and Craig via Mount Mitchell Trail. The trail isn’t technically difficult, but it’s surprisingly steep, and the profusion of roots and rocks prompted me to buy trekking poles for future hikes. Summiting Mitchell is odd. After nearly 6 miles of hiking in serene wilderness, you arrive at the busy path that connects to the parking lot most people drive to. After taking in that crowded summit I made my way across the ridge to the vacant top of Mount Craig." — tylerdelia • Oct 21, 2021

"Black Balsam Knob spent most of the day shrouded in clouds, so we bypassed it on the Ivestor Gap Trail (a gated 4WD road) and took a narrow trail up to the Art Loeb Trail to Tennent Mountain for a snack lunch and a 360-degree view! Black Balsam Knob cleared just long enough to take the Art Loeb Trail and another narrow trail up the ridge to the peak of Black Balsam Knob for another 360-degree view! Bring sunscreen for these trails and peaks." — davidensley • Jun 25, 2021

"2nd HP for the day, cam from Mt Rogers. Nice drive to the top, couldn't see anything though, weather had come in and completely covered the mountain, could nearly see 30 feet. " — CravinoCrew • Apr 8, 2021

"Hiked Old Mitchell Trail from park restaurant to paved trail from museum to peak. Trail starts up over a hill then down along steep side of the mountain below the park campground before rising to meet the campground trail. The section of the trail below the campground is like an obstacle course with steep steps and a knotted rope for a fun workout. On the way back down we skipped a second round through the obstacle course by taking the much easier campground trail to the road, getting back on Old Mitchell Trail where it comes near the road. Trails are soft dirt with some gravel, roots, and lots of rocks and boulders. " — davidensley • Nov 22, 2020

"Hiked Reese Trail from Graybeard Mountain Overlook to Craggy Dome peak. Nearly 360-degree view from peak, but cloudy at this altitude on this day. After hiking Unicoi Gap to Rocky Mountain, I read that is the most difficult section of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. Reese Trail is just as difficult if not more so. Trail is steep and narrow through the bushes (long pants and sleeves recommended), but the most difficult sections are where you must be careful with each step. A long stride and hiking poles help." — davidensley • Nov 8, 2020