Mount Mitchell is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains, located in North Carolina.

Mount Mitchell, with an elevation of 6,684 feet (2,037 meters), is the highest point in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the highest peak in the eastern United States. It is located in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina and is part of the Appalachian Mountain range. The mountain is named after Elisha Mitchell, a professor who helped establish its elevation. Mount Mitchell State Park, which includes a summit trail and observation tower, attracts tourists and hikers who wish to experience the stunning views from the peak.