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
229 summits
Most difficult peak
Gibbs Mountain
Class 1
Difficulty breakdown
Class 1/2 2 peaks
Highlights
Latest summits
"Forgot my own advice to use sunscreen on the trails in this area. Hike from parking lot to base of Sam Knob is easy. Trail to peak is steep with some big steps, and poles are helpful. Many views along the way due to lack of shade. Best fall color here was valley to the north. Lots of good fall color on the drive up through north Georgia and on the Blue Ridge Parkway." — davidensley • Nov 9, 2021
"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
"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 a 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
"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