The 40 peaks over 6000 feet in the Southern Appalachians with at least 200 ft prominence or isolation of .75 miles. Includes peaks in North Carolina and Tennessee lying in the Smokies, Plott-Balsams, Great-Balsams, Craggy Mountains, Black Mountains, and Roan Mountains. A true test of navigation skills, about a third of these peaks have no discernable trail to the summit. Sponsored by the Carolina Mountain Club, see more at http://www.carolinamountainclub.org/index.cfm/do/pages.view/id/23/page/South-Beyond-6000
Highest peak
Mount Mitchell
6,683 ft / 2,036 m
Most prominent peak
Mount Mitchell
6,089 ft / 1,855 m prom
Most summited peak
Clingmans Dome
228 summits
Most difficult peak
Gibbs Mountain
Class 1
Difficulty breakdown
Class 1/2 2 peaks
Highlights
Latest summits
"State high point 23. I'm from Tennessee. I did not like this high point. I don't like mountains where large amounts of people can drive up (Mt Mitchell for example). I did the Buckley to Observation tower loop trail which was a nice end to the day. The tower itself is covered in discarded water bottles and trash. First world problems, I know , but not impressed with the people of my home state. " — puddlepirate • Sep 28, 2021
"This was a great peak. Very scenic and the leaves were just starting to change. It is also laid out perfectly, good workout, not overgrown and a perfect day. Big fan of this trail, everyone is across the street and this seems to be a forgotten trail. This is a must do for the area. " — puddlepirate • Sep 27, 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
"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
"Was at the observation tower at 845 am, wind blowing around 25 kts and the visibility was well, invisible. Took the Cloudland trail and that trail is pretty impressive with the feel of it, very Sleepy Hollow'ish. The Rhododendrons are not blooming on this side, only a few open bulbs. " — puddlepirate • Jun 14, 2021