Pilot Mountain Hike and Christian Paul Vineyards

WHEN YOU COME IN THE PILOT MT MAIN GATE YOU'LL SEE ANOTHER GATE AHEAD ON THE LEFT TO THE VISITOR CENTER. WE WILL MEET HERE.

Grindstone Trail

The hike starts at the bottom of the mountain hiking to the top. 7.5 miles difficult hike with some rugged trail. There's 1400 fett plus in elevation gain so be prepared. This one got the better of me in July so know your limits. It is an Out and back. You can short cut this hike and double back early if it seems too much.
We'll hike from the parking lot at the visitors center to the top of Pilot Mt and back.

Be at the "parking lot at the visitors center before10 AM.

Bring water and a trail lunch or trail snack. Afterward we can head to:

Christian Paul Vineyards
156 Tuscan Way
Elkin, NC 28621
https://christianpaulvineyards.com/

Well-behaved dogs are welcomed.
Outside food is allowed in the tasting room and on our patio.

The forecast is looking great and the views at the top are some of the best in NC.