Mount Craig, Mountain summit in Black Mountains, North Carolina, US
Mount Craig rises to 6,647 feet as the second highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains, featuring dense forests of spruce and balsam fir trees.
The mountain received its name from Locke Craig, the North Carolina governor who established Mount Mitchell State Park in 1915 to protect the area.
A bronze plaque at the summit marks the elevation and commemorates Governor Locke Craig's contribution to preserving the mountain landscape.
The Deep Gap Trail leads visitors from Mount Mitchell to Mount Craig's summit through a 2.1-mile round trip path with 300 feet elevation change.
Mount Craig's elevation measurement was refined in 1993 using satellite GPS technology, achieving accuracy within 4 inches of its true height.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.77762,-82.26179
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:13
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