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Pilot Creek Trail
Trails North Carolina Pilot Creek Trail
North Carolina · Surry County

Pilot Creek Trail

3.3-mile moderate trail in Pilot Mountain State Park.

Rating
Length
3.3 mi
Difficulty
5
County
Surry
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About This Trail

A 3.3-mile moderate trail in Pilot Mountain State Park with creek corridor sections and forest climbs.

Location

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Coordinates: 36.3408, -80.461
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Getting There

Start from Pilot Mountain State Park mountain section trailheads. Park GPS: 36.3408, -80.4610.

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