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Pinnacle-Mountain is located between Winston-Salem and Mount Airy near Pilot Mountain and Pilot Mountain State Park. It's home to the Horne Creek Living Historical Farm, which is located on the site of two former family farms, and is a working museum dedicated to the study, preservation and interpretation of North Carolina's rural heritage. Educational programs and special events such as corn shuckings and an old-fashioned ice cream social are held at the farm throughout the year. Rock climbing and rappelling are popular activities at Pinnacle Mountain, and nearby Pilot Mountain offers fishing, hiking, camping and picnicking. Pinnacle Mountain is also near Hanging Rock State Park, which contains rugged mountain terrain and sheer cliffs that tower over sparkling mountain streams and waterfalls. More than 300 species of plants can be found along the miles of hiking trails in this state park, and an observation tower atop Moore's Knob offers gorgeous panoramic views of the Piedmont Plateau region. Rock climbing is also available at Hanging Rock State Park in designated areas and other activities include canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, picnicking and camping. Other attractions near Pinnacle Mountain include the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry (home of The Andy Griffith Show,) Old Salem, the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History and the Shelton Vineyards.

Surrounding areas: Old Fort, North Carolina (10.3 mi), Lake Lure, North Carolina (11.2 mi), Rutherfordton, North Carolina (12.3 mi), Chimney Rock, North Carolina (13.7 mi), Montreat, North Carolina (16.6 mi), Linville, North Carolina (20.1 mi), Columbus, North Carolina (21.2 mi)

Pinnacle Mountain Vacation Rentals




Pinnacle Mountain Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Comfort Inn178 Hwy 70 WMarion, NC10.6 mi.(828) 652-4888
Days Inn4248 Hwy 221 SMarion, NC10.6 mi.(828) 659-2567
Econo LodgeRt 1 Box 68aMarion, NC10.6 mi.(828) 659-7940
Lake Lure Golf & Beach Resort112 MTNS BlvdLake Lure, NC11.8 mi.(800) 260-1040
Lake Lure InnHwy 64/74Lake Lure, NC11.8 mi.(828) 625-2525
Rutherford Inn210 Reservation DrSpindale, NC14.1 mi.(704) 286-3681
Assembly InnMontreat, NC16.6 mi.(828) 669-2911
Comfort Inn585 Hwy 9 I-40 Exit 64Black Mountain, NC16.8 mi.(828) 669-9950
Comfort Inn205 Commerical DrForest City, NC16.9 mi.(828) 248-3400
Holiday Inn Express200 Holiday Inn DrForest City, NC16.9 mi.(828) 755-2000
Jameson Inns164 Jameson Inn DrForest City, NC16.9 mi.(828) 287-8788
Ramada Limited2600 Hwy 74aForest City, NC16.9 mi.(828) 248-1711
Days Inn501 W MLS StColumbus, NC21.2 mi.(828) 894-3303
Big Lynn LodgeLittle Switzrlnd, NC22.0 mi.(704) 765-4257
Comfort Inn & Suites1273 Burkemont AveMorganton, NC23.0 mi.(828) 669-2922
Sleep Inn Morganton2400a S Sterling StMorganton, NC24.8 mi.(828) 433-9000
Days Inn Morganton2402 S Sterling StMorganton, NC25.3 mi.(828) 433-0011
Hampton Inn Morganton115 Bush DrMorganton, NC25.3 mi.(828) 432-2000
Holiday Inn Morganton2400 S Sterling StMorganton, NC25.3 mi.(828) 437-0171
Ramada Limited150 Sugarloaf RdHendersonville, NC25.5 mi.(828) 697-0006
Hampton Inn Hendersonville155 Sugarloaf RdHendersonville, NC25.6 mi.(828) 697-2333
Quality Inn & Suites201 Sugarloaf RdHendersonville, NC25.6 mi.(828) 697-4399
Days Inn - Hendersonville102 Mitchell DrHendersonville, NC26.4 mi.(828) 697-5999
Ramada800 Fairview RdAsheville, NC26.5 mi.(828) 298-9141
Country Inn & Suites199 Tunnel RdAsheville, NC26.9 mi.(828) 254-4311
Sun Valley Motel2507 Hendersonville RdArden, NC27.0 mi.(828) 684-6944
Days Inn - Biltmore East1435 Tunnel RdAsheville, NC27.0 mi.(828) 298-4000
Hampton Inn204 Tunnel RdAsheville, NC27.0 mi.(828) 255-9220
Quality Inn & Suites1430 Tunnel RdAsheville, NC27.0 mi.(828) 298-5519
Town House Motel141 Tunnel RdAsheville, NC27.0 mi.(828) 253-8753
Marriott Execustay/Turtle Creek99 Turtle Creek DrAsheville, NC27.1 mi.(800) 789-7829
Quality Inn & Suites1 Skyline Inn DrArden, NC27.2 mi.(828) 684-6688
Homewood Suites By Hilton88 Tunnel RdAsheville, NC27.2 mi.(828) 252-5400
Springhill Suites By Marriott2 Buckstone PlAsheville, NC27.6 mi.(828) 253-4666
Comfort Inn206 Mitchelle DrHendersonville, NC27.9 mi.(800) 882-3843
Extended Stay America6 Kenilworth KnlAsheville, NC28.0 mi.(828) 253-3483
Baymont Inn-asheville204 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC28.2 mi.(828) 274-2022
Holiday Inn Express234 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC28.2 mi.(828) 274-0101
Howard Johnson Biltmore190 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC28.2 mi.(828) 274-2300
Doubletree Hotel Biltmore115 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC28.3 mi.(828) 274-1800
 
Bed & Breakfast
Woodfield Inn2905 Greenville HwyFlat Rock, NC29.1 mi.(828) 693-6016

Pinnacle Mountain Weather & Climate

The Blue Ridge Mountains range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops than in the cities below. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations, with temperatures rarely reaching 90 degrees. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur at the mountain peaks. It's not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations, although ski resorts rely on snowmaking equipment to ensure a good base. Fall often has warm days and cool nights and is the driest period.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 47°F 25°F 4.18 in. 49°F
February 52°F 28°F 4.36 in. 46°F
March 60°F 35°F 5.59 in. 52°F
April 69°F 44°F 4.43 in. 59°F
May 76°F 52°F 5.34 in. 68°F
June 83°F 61°F 4.68 in. 73°F
July 86°F 65°F 4.25 in. 77°F
August 84°F 64°F 4.33 in. 80°F
September 78°F 58°F 4.44 in. 76°F
October 69°F 45°F 4.13 in. 70°F
November 59°F 36°F 4.35 in. 58°F
December 50°F 28°F 3.93 in. 55°F

Pinnacle Mountain Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 28 miles west of Pinnacle Mountain in Asheville, North Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 45 miles south of Pinnacle Mountain in Greer, South Carolina, the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located roughly 56 miles southwest of Pinnacle Mountain in Greenville, South Carolina, the Charlotte Douglas International airport (CLT) located around 65 miles southeast of Pinnacle Mountain in Charlotte, North Carolina, and finally the Tri Cities Regional Tn Va airport (TRI) located about 68 miles northwest of Pinnacle Mountain in Bristol Johnson Kingsport, Tennessee.

Pinnacle Mountain Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Ghost Town in the SkyMaggie ValleyNC59.5 mi.
Paramount's CarowindsCharlotteNC70.7 mi.
Cherokee Fun ParkCherokeeNC71.8 mi.
Santa's LandCherokeeNC71.8 mi.
JeepersConcordNC82.7 mi.
DollywoodPigeon ForgeTN86.8 mi.
Rockin' RacewayPigeon ForgeTN86.8 mi.
NASCAR SpeedParkSeviervilleTN88.4 mi.
 
Water Parks
Paramount's Carowinds-Water WorksPinevilleNC71.8 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Old Fort Golf CourseOld FortNC9.9 mi.
Lake Lure Golf & Beach ResortLake LureNC10.4 mi.
Lake Lure Municipal Golf CourseLake LureNC11.6 mi.
Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country ClubRutherfordtonNC13.0 mi.
Meadowbrook Golf ClubRutherfordtonNC13.0 mi.
Rutherfordton Golf ClubRutherfordtonNC13.0 mi.
Forest City Municipal Golf CourseForest CityNC16.4 mi.
Black Mountain Golf CourseBlack MountainNC16.6 mi.
Devils Ridge Golf ClubHolly SpringsNC21.1 mi.
Willow Springs Country ClubWilsonNC21.7 mi.
Dogwood Valley Golf CourseCaroleenNC22.5 mi.
Red Fox Country ClubTryonNC23.3 mi.
Magnolia Golf ClubMagnoliaNC23.6 mi.
Quaker Meadows Golf ClubMorgantonNC24.5 mi.
Silver Creek PlantationMorgantonNC24.8 mi.
Brookwood Golf ClubArdenNC25.6 mi.
Grassy Creek Golf & Country ClubSpruce PineNC26.1 mi.
Broadmoor Golf LinksFletcherNC26.8 mi.
High Vista Country ClubArdenNC26.9 mi.
Crooked Creek Golf ClubHendersonvilleNC27.9 mi.
Cummings Cove Golf & Country ClubHendersonvilleNC27.9 mi.
Orchard Trace Golf ClubHendersonvilleNC27.9 mi.
Green Oaks Golf ClubConcordNC28.1 mi.
Rocky River Golf Club at ConcordConcordNC28.1 mi.
Mountain Brook Golf ClubAlbemarleNC28.6 mi.
Buncombe County Municipal Golf CourseAshevilleNC29.1 mi.
Links O TryonCampobelloSC29.9 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Ski Wolf LaurelMars HillNC35.0 mi.
Ski BeechBanner ElkNC44.6 mi.
Sugar Mountain Ski AreaBanner ElkNC44.6 mi.
Hawksnest Golf & Ski ResortSeven DevilsNC44.7 mi.
CataloocheeMaggie ValleyNC59.5 mi.
Scaly MountainScaly MountainNC80.5 mi.
 
State Parks
Mount Mitchell State ParkNC20.5 mi. 
Pleasant Ridge State ParkSC39.4 mi. 
 
Museums
Hickory Museum of ArtHickoryNC41.6 mi.(Art)
Bob Jones University Museum & GalleryGreenvilleSC51.1 mi.(Art)
Schiele Museum of Natural HistoryGastoniaNC51.6 mi.(Science)
Carroll Reece MuseumJohnson CityTN56.7 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Hands On! Regional MuseumJohnson CityTN56.7 mi.(Children's)
South Carolina Gold MuseumPickensSC58.6 mi.(Miscellaneous)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Western North Carolina Nature CenterAshevilleNC29.2 mi.
Greenville ZooGreenvilleSC51.1 mi.
Knoxville Zoological GardensKnoxvilleTN109.5 mi.


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