Climbing Mt. Mitchell in winter

I am considering climbing Mt. Mitchell at the end of November or sometime in December. However, I read that Black Mountain Camp Ground is closed after November 1st, and that is where I planned to camp and start. I am aware of how the weather can be at that time of the year. If anyone has any information about climbing Mt. Mitchell in the winter, it would be greatly appreciated. What I need is information of the trail head, and where to camp. That is if Black Mountain Camp Ground is closed. Any other tips would be helpful since this is my first accent.

http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/southern/pisginfo.htm

http://www.carolinamtnclub.com/

Hey Longleaf,

I do not have much experience in the Black Mountains yet, but am planning on getting some!

I hiked the Mount Mitchell Trail years ago, not in winter though.

The trailhead I used was in the Pisghah Forest, the trail climbed 4000 ft in 5.5 miles or so. Sadly, I did not keep a journal at the time so I have no notes to refer to. I plan on doing this hike again, If you get to go, would you please do a short trip report here on Trailspace?

Here is a link I found some time ago, hope this helps more than I could:

http://www.hikewnc.info/trailheads/mitchell/index.html

Stay safe!