Updated Monday, March 30: NC State Parks status during COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on: Monday, March 30, 2020 - 2:54pm |
Directions
1792 Pilot Knob Park Road
Pinnacle, NC 27043
336-325-2355
pilot.mountain@ncparks.gov
- December to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March 1 to March 14:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- March 15 to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- November to February:
8:30am to 5:00pm
- March to April:
8:30am to 7:00pm
- May to September:
8:30am to 8:00pm
- October:
8:30am to 7:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- March to April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
*PLEASE NOTE: Gates are locked promptly at closing. There is no gate entry before or after hours, including campgrounds, except in the case of a medical or law enforcement emergency. No vehicles other than those registered to campers may be left in the park overnight.
- 8:00am to 4:30pm – daily
- Closed Christmas Day
Surry County has declared a state of emergency and requests that tourists do not visit at this time. To support this and the Governor's Executive Order, please note the status of the following areas at Pilot Mountain State park:
THE MOUNTAIN IS CLOSED due to overcrowding of the summit area . The summit parking area, picnic area, and climbing area are closed.
You may not park on the road shoulder, block gates, or impede traffic and walk into the park. Your vehicle will be subject to citation and or towing. Entering a state park when it is closed is second degree tresspassing.
This is a temporary closure to limit the spread of COVID-19 through large crowds. Please be flexible and patient. A small inconvenience to your recreational plans now can help slow the spread of this disease and prevent emergency response agencies and local hospitals from being overwhelmed.
Campgrounds are closed. Park office and all restrooms are CLOSED.
To reach the park staff, please call 336-325-2355 or email us at pilot.mountain@ncparks.gov.
Last updated on: Wednesday, March 25, 2020Area information
Accesses and parking
- Mountain section and park office
- 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043
- 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043
- Pinnacle Hotel Road/Culler Road parking – Mountain and Corridor trails
- 134 Culler Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043
- 134 Culler Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043
- Hauser Road parking – Corridor Trail and north river section
- 622 Hauser Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043
- 622 Hauser Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043
- Pilot Creek access – Pilot Creek Trail
- 382 Boyd Nelson Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043
- 382 Boyd Nelson Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043
- Bean Shoals access – north river section
- 103 Yadkin River Park Trail, Pinnacle, NC 27043
- 103 Yadkin River Park Trail, Pinnacle, NC 27043
- Ivy Bluff access – south river section
- 4240 Shoals Road, East Bend, NC 27018
- 4240 Shoals Road, East Bend, NC 27018
- Shoals fishing area — south river section fishing and paddling access
- 4454 Shoals Road, East Bend, NC 27018
Directions
Pilot Mountain State Park is located in Surry and Yadkin Counties, 16 miles north of Winston-Salem, and 14 miles south of Mount Airy. From US 52, take the Pilot Mountain State Park exit (#131) and travel west into the mountain section of the park, where the park office is located.
Onboard vehicle GPS units are not reliable in the vicinity of the mountain. The park exit is #131 and is a clearly visible brown sign. The mountain is also easily recognizable from as much as 20 miles away on the highway as it is 1400 feet taller than the surrounding area and is located adjacent to US HWY 52. Follow the signs to the park entrance.
The north River Section (Surry County) is 10 miles from the mountain section of the park. From US 52, take the Pinnacle exit and follow the signs to Horne Creek Farm. The park entrance is approximately .4 miles past the farm.
The south River Section (Yadkin County) is 20 miles from the mountain section of the park. Take NC 67 to the town of East Bend. From Main Street follow the signs for the Yadkin River Trail, turning right on Fairground Road. Turn right on Shady Grove Church Road, turn right on Shoals Road, and follow it to the park.
Directions to the Corridor Hiking and Bridle Trail parking areas. The Corridor Trail is 6 miles one way and is moderate in difficulty. Vehicles, including bikes are not allowed on Bridle Trails.
Go to park entrance gate. Turn right on Pilot Knob Rd. Go to the end. Turn right on Old Winston Rd. Go to the end. Turn right on old US Hwy 52. Pass several houses on the left, as well as, a hardware store, post office and church. After the church, turn right on Surry Line Rd. Travel 2-3 miles. Turn left on Culler Rd. The Corridor parking lot is located directly on the right after turning onto Culler Rd.
Directions to Corridor (horse trailer) parking lot on Yadkin River section (north side). Exit US Hwy 52 at Pinnacle. Follow signs for Horne Creek Living Historical Farm. Pass the farm entrance. Pass the entrance to the river section. Corridor (horse trailer) parking lot is approximately .25 (1/4)of a mile after the river entrance.
Get directions from Google.
Directions to Pilot Creek Trailhead. Continue north on U.S. 52 to the town of Pilot Mountain exit. Turn left off the ramp. Turn west on N.C. 268 for 0.2 mile, then south on Shoals Road. After 0.5 mile turn left on Boyd Nelson Road to reach the trailhead.
Nearby Attractions
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art
Horne Creek
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