Guidebook for Burnsville
Sightseeing
The highest peak east of the Mississippi! Only about a 25 minute drive up the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway.
114 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell
The highest peak east of the Mississippi! Only about a 25 minute drive up the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway.
Hiking galore and a must see! You can see for miles and miles around up there.
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Hiking galore and a must see! You can see for miles and miles around up there.
Starting from the near by campground, this steep arduous trail travels 5.7 miles and climbs 3,200 feet to Mount Mitchell summit at 6,684 feet. Not for the average hiker....
Old Mount Mitchell Trail
Old Mount Mitchell TrailStarting from the near by campground, this steep arduous trail travels 5.7 miles and climbs 3,200 feet to Mount Mitchell summit at 6,684 feet. Not for the average hiker....
This very steep 3.3-mile trail climbs to the Green Knob Lookout Tower beside the Blue Ridge Parkway. Not for the average hiker and take plenty of water.
Lost Cove Ridge
This very steep 3.3-mile trail climbs to the Green Knob Lookout Tower beside the Blue Ridge Parkway. Not for the average hiker and take plenty of water.
A beautiful cascading waterfall awaits hikers on the 0.25-mile trail to
Setrock Creek Falls. Next to Black Mountain Campground which is about two miles from the chalet.
9 locals recommend
Setrock Creek Falls
A beautiful cascading waterfall awaits hikers on the 0.25-mile trail to
Setrock Creek Falls. Next to Black Mountain Campground which is about two miles from the chalet.
You passed it on the way to the chalet on South Toe River Road. Look for the Ranger's Work Station sign at the bridge/intersection of South Toe River Road and Hwy 80 at the golf course. 200' high!
45 locals recommend
Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead
208 Busick Work Center RdYou passed it on the way to the chalet on South Toe River Road. Look for the Ranger's Work Station sign at the bridge/intersection of South Toe River Road and Hwy 80 at the golf course. 200' high!
This 1.2 mile trail starts at the group campground gate. Tracing the South Toe River, the trail crosses two locust bridges and loops around the campground.
10 locals recommend
Black Mountain Campground
50 Black Mountain Campground RoadThis 1.2 mile trail starts at the group campground gate. Tracing the South Toe River, the trail crosses two locust bridges and loops around the campground.
Food Scene
I've eaten many times after a long hike. Or even after a short hike. LOL
The food is country cooking at its finest. Bring your appetite. Prices are very reasonable too!
Mount Mitchell State Park- Restaurant
2388 NC-128I've eaten many times after a long hike. Or even after a short hike. LOL
The food is country cooking at its finest. Bring your appetite. Prices are very reasonable too!
Everything Else
An extremely well maintained and extraordinary golf course. The views from this golf course are breathtaking! It's difficult to focus on your game because the views are so awesome.
37 locals recommend
Mt Mitchell Golf Club
11484 NC-80An extremely well maintained and extraordinary golf course. The views from this golf course are breathtaking! It's difficult to focus on your game because the views are so awesome.
Essentials
Ingles Markets has everything you'll need including beer and wine. It's a fantastic 30 minute drive from the chalet.
64 locals recommend
Burnsville
Ingles Markets has everything you'll need including beer and wine. It's a fantastic 30 minute drive from the chalet.