Viewpoint
Pilot Mountain State Park
Pinnacle, North Carolina
A knob of quartzite rising from the plain, visible for miles.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The Big Pinnacle rises 1,400 ft above the plain and a short paved path leads to overlook platforms. Trails branch to cliffs and campsites. It was the model for Mayberry's Mt Pilot.
Good to know
- Pinnacle trail is short and paved
- Camping available
- Great for sunrise
- Best time
- Early morning
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
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