Pilot Mountain (North Carolina)
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This article is about the mountain. For the town, see Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. For the park, see Pilot Mountain State Park.
Pilot Mountain, a metamorphic quartzite 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. The Saura Native Americans, the region's earliest known inhabitants, called the mountain "Jomeokee", meaning "great guide".[1]
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Pilot Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,421 ft (738 m) |
Coordinates | 36°20′24″N 80°28′27″W |
Geography | |
Location | Surry County, North Carolina, U.S. |
Parent range | Sauratown Mountains |
Topo map | USGS Pinnacle |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Goldilocks, Grandpa's Belay. Big Pinnacle is closed to climbing. |
Designated | 1974 |
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