Mount Pisgah, Mountain peak in Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina
Mount Pisgah rises to an elevation of 5,721 feet, featuring steep hiking trails leading to a summit with a broadcast tower and observation deck.
The mountain received its name from biblical references, becoming a significant landmark for Native American tribes and early European settlers in North Carolina.
The mountain holds remains of George Vanderbilt's hunting lodge, marking the region's connection to the industrial era's prominent figures in American society.
Visitors can access Mount Pisgah from milepost 407 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, where parking areas and picnic facilities provide convenience for day trips.
The television broadcast tower at the summit stands 339 feet tall, making it the highest television antenna east of the Mississippi River.
Location: Buncombe County
Location: Haywood County
GPS coordinates: 35.42594,-82.75680
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:16
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