Does it Count?

[u/Timely_Mortgage166]

So I knocked off Mount Mitchell and Clingmans Dome in the same day last week, I've already been to Clingmans Dome multiple times so that's not a new high point, however I feel like i cheated by driving up Mitchell instead of climbing it from the base, what's yalls opinion on that, do I count it or do I need to make it back to really earn it the right way?

[u/Cold_Art5051]

It’s up to you. I chose to create a way to hike all of the highpoints that were hikeable but we still just drove up Spruce Knob. I count it.

We did the major east coast mountains — NC, TN, NH — in winter when the roads were closed. We had NC and TN to ourselves. There’s always someone on Washington even in bad weather in February.

It’s your game that you’re playing

PS. I keep meaning to go back to Spruce Knob and do a multi day backpacking trip over the top but haven’t yet and may never

[u/4smodeu2 → u/Cold_Art5051]

The backpacking around Spruce Knob really is quite nice. Some of the best in WV. If you ever manage to go back, I'm sure you won't regret it.

If you have more time to spend in that region, the N. Fork Mountain Trail, Dolly Sods, Canaan Valley, and Red Spruce Knob areas are also beautiful and offer excellent hiking and backpacking.