Pilot Mountain State Park, State park in Surry County, North Carolina, United States.
The park spans 3,703 acres of protected land, featuring the distinct Big Pinnacle peak rising 1,400 feet above the surrounding terrain at Pilot Mountain.
Native Americans used this prominent geological formation as a directional landmark centuries before European settlers arrived in North Carolina during the 1700s.
The mountain holds significance to the Saura people who named it Jomeokee, meaning Great Guide, reflecting its role in traditional navigation.
Visitors access 14 maintained hiking trails, camping areas, climbing zones, and fishing spots through the main entrance at 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road.
The quartzite monadnock formation displays vertical cliffs of 200 feet, supporting rare plant species and nesting sites for peregrine falcons.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1968
Website: http://ncparks.gov/pilot-mountain-state-park
GPS coordinates: 36.34280,-80.48270
Latest update: May 10, 2025 19:36
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