Great mountain course. Unbelievably flat for a tra...

Great mountain course. Unbelievably flat for a track at this elevation. That's by design. Others complain about tight layout, but the valley is in the shadow of the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi, and fitting 18 holes in such a tight spot was an accomplishment.

The staff is casual but accommodating. The fairways are excellent because it is cart paths only all the time. If you have physical limitations be advised. Mount Mitchell is the wettest climate in the eastern US and if they allowed carts it would be a hot mess. So, enjoy awesome approach shots but bring your raincoat. Also it is worth noting the weather can be 20+ degrees cooler than expected. Bring a jacket even in July. The abrupt climate changes are my favorite aspect of the course.

If you like hiking, fly fishing, camping, mountain biking or any other outdoor sports, you can travel minutes from the course to get your fix.

All in all my favorite local, public course. I'm a NC native and it's the best we have to offer.