When setting your GPS, be sure to select Pilot Mountain State Park Visitor’s Center, not the town of Pilot Mountain.
This strenuous 3.5-mile trail leads one way to (and from) the visitor center. The trail starts across the road from the visitor center, runs above the campground, and climbs the mountain through the woods to the summit. The trail ends at the summit picnic area. Vegetation on this trail changes with elevation.
Parking is available at the visitor center or at the upper summit area. The trail climbs uphill up the mountain when starting from the visitor center.
This trail has a natural surface with rocks and roots. It also crosses creeks.