Black Mountain Crest Trail - Pisgah National Forest, NC

A difficult hike along the entire Black Mountain Crest Trail starting at Bowlens Creek and ascending 3,000+ ft to Horse Rock Meadows below Celo Knob. From there the trail roller coasters over 4 of the tallest summits in NC before terminating at Mt Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Mississippi River. This was performed as a shuttle hike. The trail starts in Pisgah National Forest and ends in Mt Mitchell State Park, traversing the crest of the Black Mountains crossing Winter Star Mt, Potato Hill, Balsam Cone, Big Tom, Mt Craig, and Mt Mitchell. Thanks to Mike and Joyce for driving me back down the mountain to my car!

Hike distance was 12.4 miles in 7 hours and 45 minutes with 5,390 feet elevation gain.

Hike links
http://www.zacharyrobbins.net/zachsmi...
http://www.hikingupward.com/PNF/Black...

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