Mount Mitchell was always on the top of my list of places to go, this one-hour drive from Downtown Asheville in the curves of the Blue Ridge Parkway is known for being the highest peak in the East.

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Arriving at the State Park we asked a ranger for a map and decided on the 6 miles loop that starts with a downhill on the Old Mitchell Trail, which is very strenuous and requires a lot of your knees. The trail has been well maintained with steps and marks easy to identify. The shades of the ancient trees are also a good thing.

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At some point, we went east on the Commissary trail, which is very easy and has great views of the mountains, there's also a beautiful river and a waterfall that you can refresh your head.

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From here, there was no other option but to go back up. It took us about one hour to go back to the summit. The trail is very hard and I would not recommend it for those with no experience.

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But if you want to experience the fresh air and the smell of wood and moss while making your heart beat fast I would definitely recommend the hike.

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