Black Mountain Crest Trail From Mitchell to Cattail Peak.

My favorite trail in North Carolina is the Black Mountain Crest Trail. It’s only about twelve miles long, but it is easily the toughest trail I’ve experienced here in the state. Lots of gain and loss of elevation and almost no reliable water sources. Following is a series of images and video I shot one day when I only had time to hike from the Mount Mitchell parking lot to Cattail Peak and back. This trail is always fun.