Pilot Mountain State Park centers around the iconic geologic knob that serves as a beacon, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to a vast array of activities. The park offers the gamut, from hiking and horseback riding to rock climbing and camping, with accesses on both the rugged terrain of the monadnock and the Yadkin River. The Mountains-to-Sea State Trail also traverses both park sections.
The park boasts 14 miles of hiking in the mountain section, another 14 miles of hiking at the river section, 9 miles of horseback riding, paddling, fishing, camping showers, and more!