Pilot Mountain
is a small town located in Surry County in the northwest portion of the state. This peaceful little community of approximately 1,300 is believed to be the inspiration for the fictional town of “Mt. Pilot” on the popular television series, “The Andy Griffith Show.” It is named for the unusual geological formation of the same name located nearby that has become the towns landmark. The mountain rises to a peak of 2,421 feet above sea level and is one of the most distinctive natural features in the state. It has two distinct pinnacles named Big and Little Pinnacle. Trails on the mountain lead to Little Pinnacle and the Jomeokee Trail leads around the base of Big Pinnacle, but Big Pinnacle itself is closed to climbing. Other interesting geological formations can be seen nearby at Hanging Rock State Park. The town of Pilot Mountain is also home to Pilot Mountain State Park, which extends to the Yadkin River. A portion of the Yadkin River Canoe Trail meanders through the park past two small islands that are 45 and 15 acres in size. You can reach the islands by canoe, horseback or wading on foot (the water here is broad and shallow.) Many other activities and events are available in Pilot Mountain State Park, from camping and fishing, to astronomy lessons and kite workshops.
Surrounding areas: Wilkesboro, North Carolina (6.0 mi), Roaring Gap, North Carolina (21.8 mi), Laurel Springs, North Carolina (24.2 mi), Lake Hickory, North Carolina (26.0 mi), Deep Gap, North Carolina (26.3 mi), Sparta, North Carolina (28.4 mi), Fleetwood, North Carolina (28.5 mi)
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Pilot Mountain Vacation Rentals
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Pilot Mountain Weather & Climate
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The foothills region of the Blue Ridge Mountains has a four-season, mild climate. Temperatures are warmer in winter than the High Country, and cooler in summer than the low lying areas. Spring has mild days and cool nights with some rainy days. Summer is warm and humid with scattered afternoon thunderstorms, but temperatures rarely rise above 90 degrees. Conditions cool down by October, but days are still warm and nights are cool, and it%u2019s the driest period. It%u2019s perfect weather for viewing the spectacular fall foliage. In winter, the high mountains protect the area and there is seldom a major snowfall. Highs even in the middle of winter range in the 40s and 50s. Nighttime lows are normally at or below freezing. In the lowlands, snows of about 1%u201D occur about 1-5 times a year. Snow falls more frequently at higher elevations, and most snow falls in January and February.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
23°F |
4.42 in. |
- |
| February |
51°F |
25°F |
3.93 in. |
- |
| March |
60°F |
32°F |
4.85 in. |
- |
| April |
70°F |
39°F |
4.40 in. |
- |
| May |
78°F |
49°F |
4.68 in. |
- |
| June |
85°F |
58°F |
4.44 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
63°F |
4.29 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
61°F |
4.24 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
54°F |
4.45 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
40°F |
3.82 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
32°F |
3.54 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
25°F |
3.62 in. |
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Pilot Mountain Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Smith Reynolds airport (INT) located about 47 miles east of Pilot Mountain in Winston - Salem, North Carolina, the Charlotte Douglas International airport (CLT) located approximately 61 miles south of Pilot Mountain in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Piedmont Triad International airport (GSO) located roughly 63 miles east of Pilot Mountain in Greensboro, North Carolina, and finally the Shelby Municipal airport (EHO) located around 65 miles southwest of Pilot Mountain in Shelby, North Carolina.
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Pilot Mountain Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jeepers | Concord | NC | 55.1 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 61.5 mi. | | | Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe | Greensboro | NC | 71.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 70.8 mi. | | | Emerald Pointe Water Park | Greensboro | NC | 71.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rock Creek Country Club | North Wilkesboro | NC | 5.2 mi. | | | Brushy Mountain Country Club | Taylorsville | NC | 13.3 mi. | | | Cedar Lake Golf Course | Jonesville | NC | 16.0 mi. | | | Countryside Golf Club | Elkin | NC | 16.4 mi. | | | Greenstreet Mountain Golf Club | Traphill | NC | 17.0 mi. | | | Silo Run Golf Course | Boonville | NC | 22.8 mi. | | | Yadkin Country Club | Yadkinville | NC | 23.8 mi. | | | Fox Den Country Club | Statesville | NC | 24.4 mi. | | | Lakewood Golf Club | Statesville | NC | 24.4 mi. | | | North Carolina National Golf Club | Statesville | NC | 24.4 mi. | | | Twin Oaks Golf Club | Statesville | NC | 24.4 mi. | | | Marion Lake Golf Club | Nebo | NC | 25.0 mi. | | | Twin Oaks Golf Course | Jamestown | NC | 26.2 mi. | | | Beaver Creek Golf Course | Dobson | NC | 28.3 mi. | | | Rock Barn Club of Golf | Conover | NC | 28.4 mi. | | | Country Acres Golf Club | Lenoir | NC | 28.6 mi. | | | Lenoir Golf Course | Lenoir | NC | 28.6 mi. | | | Granada Farms Country Club | Granite Falls | NC | 29.1 mi. | | | Orchard Hills Golf Course | Granite Falls | NC | 29.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 42.8 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 44.8 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 44.8 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 84.7 mi. | | | Winterplace | Flat Top | WV | 103.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Rendezvous Mountain State Park | | NC | 14.8 mi. | | | Stone Mountain State Park | | NC | 20.3 mi. | | | Mount Jefferson State Park | | NC | 30.1 mi. | | | Duke Powder State Park | | NC | 31.1 mi. | | | Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 33.8 mi. | | | Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 37.4 mi. | | | Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 37.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory | NC | 29.2 mi. | (Art) | | Doors | Advance | NC | 38.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Historic Latta Plantation | Huntersville | NC | 49.2 mi. | (History) | | Schiele Museum of Natural History | Gastonia | NC | 58.1 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Carolina Zoological Park | Asheboro | NC | 75.5 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 89.8 mi. | | | Mill Mountain Zoo | Roanoke | VA | 102.7 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 113.7 mi. | |
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