Ecology
The ecology of Pilot Mountain State Park is similar to the ecology of the Blue Ridge Mountains which are west of Surry County. Big Pinnacle is ringed by Catawba rhododendron which has pink blossoms in the spring, making the mountain appear as if it is wearing a "pink crown". Mountain laurel can be found throughout the park as can wild blueberry, huckleberry and grapes. The forests are mainly Chestnut oak, Table Mountain Pine and Pitch Pine trees. Wildlife consists of animals that are typical to an eastern woodland environment including the American toad, Carolina Wren, ravens, White-tailed deer and raccoons.
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