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The foggy sky reaches down to embrace the peaks of the Black Mountains. My absolute favorite scene to see on a hike.

Balsam Trail, Mount Mitchell, NC

This mountain is known for its height. At 6,684 feet tall, it is the tallest mountain and peak east of the Mississippi River, and the tallest peak in the Appalachian mountain range.

The old growth forest on this mountain is an extremely rare and special place. The Balsam Trail is one of my most favorite places in the world. It feels like you are transported into another world. It’s absolutely amazing.

At the summit of Mount Mitchell. Inside of a cloud. I could’ve stood there for hours.

Mount Mitchell was absolutely perfect today, and Pisgah always welcomes me back with a warm embrace. Putting on my boots and walking the Balsam Trail meant the world to me.

I actually took my real camera on the hike with me for once, and I CANT wait for you to see some of these photos.

I often have a hard time picking favorites, especially when it comes to nature… but, the Balsam Trail at Mt. Mitchell is absolutely my favorite I’ve hiked in the Appalachians. It’s the most unique trail - completely different from anything you’d ever see in this region of the world. Stepping from the peak of the tallest mountain in the Appalachians, and into the threshold of the Balsam Trail - it teleports you. The fog you see in the background is no fog, we’re in a cloud 6,684 ft in the sky. Pisgah National Forest has a huge piece of my heart.

Along the Balsam Trail at the top of Mt. Mitchell, I captured something - an elder of the trees laid to rest.

Blue Ridge Parkway near Mount Mitchell.

I had a dream about Mount Mitchell last night. Woke up this morning and fog covered my surroundings. I can’t escape my memories.