To reach the top of Mount Mitchell like they did in the late 1800s and early 1900s, venture down the Old Mitchell Trail, which is 4 miles roundtrip. Or, you could walk the strenuous 2.1-mile Deep ...

Parks that reopened on Friday include: Crowders Mountain State Park in Gaston County: Trails and day-use open ... including Chimney Rock State Park and Mount Mitchell State Park.