Mountain · 2 routes
Dennis Mountain
742 ft · North Carolina
- Summit
- 742 ft
- Routes
- 2 ways up
Routes up Dennis Mountain
- KeyauweeModerateFrom Woodrun Bike Trailhead (about 588 ft) · about 1,695 ft of climbing6.4 mi round tripSee the route
- Uwharrie NrtExpertabout 3,934 ft of climbing28.9 miSee the route
| Keyauwee | Uwharrie Nrt | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Woodrun Bike Trailhead | — |
| Climbing | About 1,695 ft | About 3,934 ft |
| Round trip | 6.4 mi | 28.9 mi |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Expert |
| Terrain | Hike | Hike |
About Dennis Mountain
Dennis Mountain is a summit of 742 feet in the Uwharrie Ranger District of the National Forests in North Carolina, about 6 miles from the town of Badin. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Albemarle show October highs around 73°F with lows near 50°F, and April is similar at about 72°F by day and 48°F at night. July is the warmest month, with highs near 89°F. Several short hikes start close by, including Keyauwee and Supertree Loop, each about 1.6 miles away, and Whitetail Trail at about 1.9 miles. For an overnight stay, Art Lilley Campground is about 4.7 miles off.
Forecast on Dennis Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and woodrun bike trailhead for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Questions about Dennis Mountain
How tall is Dennis Mountain?
742 ft (226 m).
How many routes go to the summit of Dennis Mountain?
2: Keyauwee and Uwharrie Nrt.
What is the shortest route up Dennis Mountain?
Keyauwee, about 6.4 mi round trip.
Where do the routes up Dennis Mountain start?
Keyauwee starts at Woodrun Bike Trailhead (about 588 ft).
Mountains nearby
- Walker Mountain744 ft · North Carolina1 route0.9 mi away
- Lick Mountain825 ft · North Carolina1 route1.9 mi away
- Hattaway Mountain843 ft · North Carolina1 route3.1 mi away
- Morrow Mountain905 ft · North Carolina2 routes3.2 mi away
- Fall Mountain740 ft · North Carolina1 route3.7 mi away
- Daniel Mountain871 ft · North Carolina1 route4.3 mi away
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–85°F and lows of 40–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Albemarle, NC weather station, 9.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan51° high31° low
- Feb55° high33° low
- Mar62° high40° low
- Apr72° high48° low
- May79° high57° low
- Jun85° high66° low
- Jul89° high69° low
- Aug87° high68° low
- Sep81° high62° low
- Oct73° high50° low
- Nov62° high40° low
- Dec54° high34° low
Where it is
- Uwharrie Ranger District · Ranger district
- National Forests in North Carolina · National forest
- Nearest town
- Badin, North Carolina · 6.2 mi
Conditions
Active alerts for Uwharrie Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
Flintlock Valley Shooting Range Prohibitions- Uwharrie National Forest
information · posted Sep 1, 2026
Alcoholic Beverage Prohibition- Uwharrie National Forest
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
KeyauweeHikingPhoto: chascow, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)1.6 mi- Supertree LoopHikingPhoto: chascow, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)1.6 mi
- Whitetail TrailHikingPhoto: chascow, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)1.9 mi
- Art Lilley CampgroundCamping4.7 mi
- Uwharrie Hunt CampCamping5.8 mi
- Rocky CreekCanoeing6.2 mi
- Cove Boat RampLake fishing6.5 mi
- Arrowhead CampgroundCamping6.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Is Dennis Mountain open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in National Forests in North Carolina. It doesn't name Dennis Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Rainbow Springs Road closed for reconstruction
Agency closure covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina
Closures in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias
Agency closure covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina
Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements
Agency alert covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina
Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert
Agency alert covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina
As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in North Carolina. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Dennis Mountain
Best months: February–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
51° / 31°
8 wet
Feb
55° / 33°
7 wet
Mar
62° / 40°
8 wet
Apr
72° / 48°
7 wet
May
79° / 57°
7 wet
Jun
85° / 66°
8 wet
Jul
89° / 69°
8 wet
Aug
87° / 68°
8 wet
Sep
81° / 62°
6 wet
Oct
73° / 50°
6 wet
Nov
62° / 40°
6 wet
Dec
54° / 34°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Albemarle, NC, 9.8 mi away at 610 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
