Blake and I used to love going to Pilot Mountain, but we just haven't made the trip since our Papa Johnson passed away and the house was sold. So this year I was determined to take us back up there to hike AND to take Joyner to show him around - he has never been!
Things have changed a lot in at Pilot Mountain State Park. You used to be able to just drive to the top and walk around the top pinnacle. Now they have limited the spaces at the top and they have created a visitors center at the bottom that will shuttle you to the top. Big changes and it looks very different. Our plan was to park at the bottom and shuttle to the top for some great views and light hiking.
On arrival we learned that the shuttle was NOT running. WHAT?!?! The lady at the visitors center said the parking spaces at the top were full, so we could wait however long for them to reopen the lot (which could take hours) or we could hike the 3.5 miles to the top. Well... we didn't drive all this way for nothing, so we decided to walk! Yes, my 14 week pregnant self committed to hiking 8 miles up, around, and back down Pilot Mountain. The boys loved it and had a great time. The views were amazing and I was just grateful it was a beautiful day! We were tired and exhausted at the end, but we had no regrets!
We then got to stop by the cemetery and see Granny and Papa Johnson. We also drove to Mount Airy to see my cousin Morgan and her family. Even though there were some unexpected adventures, we still made it a great day!
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