The Highest Peaks in North Carolina
North Carolina's 25 highest hikeable summits, ranked by elevation. The tallest is Mount Mitchell at 6,686 ft. Every peak below links to a full trail guide with maps, elevation profiles and parking info — updated 2026.
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Mitchell | 6,686 ft |
| 2 | Kuwohi | 6,643 ft |
| 3 | Mount Craig | 6,637 ft |
| 4 | Mt. Buckley | 6,575 ft |
| 5 | Cattail Peak | 6,516 ft |
| 6 | Mount Love | 6,417 ft |
| 7 | Richland Balsam | 6,401 ft |
| 8 | Old Black | 6,360 ft |
| 9 | Hallback | 6,309 ft |
| 10 | Horse Rock | 6,211 ft |
| 11 | Gibbs Mountain | 6,198 ft |
| 12 | Mount Collins | 6,197 ft |
| 13 | Winter Star Mountain | 6,188 ft |
| 14 | Percys Peak | 6,184 ft |
| 15 | Mount Yonaguska | 6,179 ft |
| 16 | Cloudland Mountain | 6,178 ft |
| 17 | Big Cataloochee Mountain | 6,152 ft |
| 18 | Mount Hardison | 6,150 ft |
| 19 | Mount Hardy | 6,122 ft |
| 20 | Mount Ambler | 6,120 ft |
| 21 | Craggy Dome | 6,079 ft |
| 22 | Deer Mountain | 6,076 ft |
| 23 | Tennent Mountain | 6,056 ft |
| 24 | Grassy Cove Top | 6,050 ft |
| 25 | Balsam Corner | 6,042 ft |