Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain, a monadnock rising to a peak 2,421 feet (738 m) above sea level, is one of the most distinctive natural features in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The site is 3 mi south of Pilot Mountain. Worth the trip, Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium is 19 mi off.
A mountain, 3 mi south of Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain is the nearest base
Pilot Mountain is 3 miles north, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Charlotte
Charlotte is about 81 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 70–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain, a monadnock rising to a peak 2,421 feet (738 m) above sea level, is one of the most distinctive natural features in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is a remnant of the ancient chain of Sauratown Mountains.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 2,421 ft
- Listed
- National Natural Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 22K a year
Lodging near Pilot Mountain
For a bed close by, look to Winston-Salem (54) and Mount Airy (18).
Winston-Salem
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
257,271 people
20 mi southeast of Pilot Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Pilot Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 54 42 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 257,271 | $234K | D |
| Mount Airy | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 18 7 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 10,682 | $182K | C− |
| Pilot Mountain | 3 mi north | 5 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 1,437 | $204K | — |
| Pinnacle | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 5 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 540 | — | — |
| Jonesville | 21 mi west | 30 min | 10 5 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 RV parks | 2,356 | $103K | D |
| Elkin | 21 mi west | 30 min | 9 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 4,130 | $227K | D |
| Clemmons | 22 mi south | 35 min | 9 6 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 22,808 | $336K | — |
| Yadkinville | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 3,055 | $184K | C |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Pilot Mountain
All of these are within 65 miles.
34 mi ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway16.5M visitors a year
119 mi Stadium & arenaAllegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
65 mi LakeLake Norman
61 mi Stadium & arenaLane Stadium
222 mi MuseumOld Salem
312 mi State parkHanging Rock State Park
63 mi MountainMount Rogers
418 mi MuseumReynolda House Museum of American ArtPhoto credits
Blue Ridge Parkway: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium: BobHWS, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Norman: Prince Grobhelm, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lane Stadium: User:B, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old Salem: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hanging Rock State Park: Jacalyn Engler from Greensboro, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mount Rogers: USDA-FS, Public domain · Reynolda House Museum of American Art: Zsrarticle, CC BY-SA 4.0
A visit to Pilot Mountain: questions
What town is Pilot Mountain near?
Pilot Mountain, NC, about 3 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Pilot Mountain?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 70–84°.
How far is Pilot Mountain from Greensboro and Charlotte?
About 40 miles southeast of Greensboro and about 81 miles south of Charlotte, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Pilot Mountain?
Piedmont Triad (GSO), about 34 miles away.
Where should I stay near Pilot Mountain?
Winston-Salem (20 mi, 54 places to stay), Mount Airy (14 mi, 18 places to stay) and Pilot Mountain (3 mi, 5 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.