Pilot Mountain, Mountain summit in Surry County, North Carolina.
Pilot Mountain features two distinct peaks, with Big Pinnacle rising 1,400 feet above the terrain with exposed rock walls and vegetation on top.
Native Americans of the Saura tribe named the mountain Jomeokee, using it as a navigational reference point for their travels through North Carolina.
The mountain holds a central place in local folklore, with generations of North Carolina residents regarding it as a symbol of regional identity.
The state park includes a network of marked trails connecting the visitor center to viewing platforms, climbing areas, and camping facilities.
The quartzite monadnock formation stands isolated in the landscape, displaying a rounded knob that extends prominently from the mountain ridge.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 36.34014,-80.47422
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22
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