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), Chimney Rock, North Carolina (13.7 mi), Montreat, North Carolina (16.6 mi), Linville, North Carolina (20.1 mi), Columbus, North Carolina (21.3 mi), Little Switzerland, North Carolina (22.1 mi)
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Pinnacle Mountain Vacation Rentals
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Pinnacle Mountain Weather & Climate
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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%u2019s 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.
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| 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 |
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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.
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Pinnacle Mountain Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 59.5 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 70.8 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 71.9 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 71.9 mi. | | | Jeepers | Concord | NC | 82.8 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 86.9 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 86.9 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 88.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 71.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Old Fort Golf Course | Old Fort | NC | 9.9 mi. | | | Lake Lure Golf & Beach Resort | Lake Lure | NC | 10.4 mi. | | | Lake Lure Municipal Golf Course | Lake Lure | NC | 11.7 mi. | | | Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 13.0 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Golf Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 13.0 mi. | | | Rutherfordton Golf Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 13.0 mi. | | | Forest City Municipal Golf Course | Forest City | NC | 16.5 mi. | | | Black Mountain Golf Course | Black Mountain | NC | 16.6 mi. | | | Devils Ridge Golf Club | Holly Springs | NC | 21.1 mi. | | | Willow Springs Country Club | Wilson | NC | 21.7 mi. | | | Dogwood Valley Golf Course | Caroleen | NC | 22.5 mi. | | | Red Fox Country Club | Tryon | NC | 23.3 mi. | | | Magnolia Golf Club | Magnolia | NC | 23.6 mi. | | | Quaker Meadows Golf Club | Morganton | NC | 24.6 mi. | | | Silver Creek Plantation | Morganton | NC | 24.8 mi. | | | Brookwood Golf Club | Arden | NC | 25.7 mi. | | | Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club | Spruce Pine | NC | 26.1 mi. | | | Broadmoor Golf Links | Fletcher | NC | 26.8 mi. | | | High Vista Country Club | Arden | NC | 26.9 mi. | | | Crooked Creek Golf Club | Hendersonville | NC | 27.9 mi. | | | Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club | Hendersonville | NC | 27.9 mi. | | | Orchard Trace Golf Club | Hendersonville | NC | 27.9 mi. | | | Green Oaks Golf Club | Concord | NC | 28.1 mi. | | | Rocky River Golf Club at Concord | Concord | NC | 28.1 mi. | | | Mountain Brook Golf Club | Albemarle | NC | 28.6 mi. | | | Buncombe County Municipal Golf Course | Asheville | NC | 29.2 mi. | | | Links O Tryon | Campobello | SC | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 35.1 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 44.6 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 44.6 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 44.8 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 59.5 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 80.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mount Mitchell State Park | | NC | 20.5 mi. | | | Pleasant Ridge State Park | | SC | 39.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory | NC | 41.7 mi. | (Art) | | Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery | Greenville | SC | 51.1 mi. | (Art) | | Schiele Museum of Natural History | Gastonia | NC | 51.6 mi. | (Science) | | Carroll Reece Museum | Johnson City | TN | 56.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Hands On! Regional Museum | Johnson City | TN | 56.8 mi. | (Children's) | | South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 58.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 29.3 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 51.1 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 109.6 mi. | |
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