Pixie Mountain
About
Pixie Mountain is a summit in Avery County, North Carolina, rising to about 4,063 feet. It sits roughly half a mile from the town of Linville, close enough that the peak is effectively part of the Linville area. Early fall is the most comfortable time to plan a visit. Typical averages from the nearby Banner Elk weather station put September highs around 71°F with lows near 52°F, and October brings the fewest wet days of the year. That station sits a few hundred feet below the summit, so expect slightly cooler temperatures on top. Plenty of other outdoor options lie within a short drive. Flat Rock Trail is about 1.3 miles away and Woods Walk Trail about 2.7 miles, while climbers can head to Upper Tier, roughly 4.9 miles out. For an overnight base, Linville Falls Campground is about 7.3 miles away.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
4,063 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Pixie Mountain
North Carolina
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–77°F and lows of 39–59°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Banner Elk, NC weather station, 6.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan40° high22° low
- Feb43° high24° low
- Mar50° high30° low
- Apr60° high39° low
- May68° high47° low
- Jun74° high55° low
- Jul77° high59° low
- Aug76° high57° low
- Sep71° high52° low
- Oct62° high40° low
- Nov52° high31° low
- Dec44° high26° low
Nearby
- Flat Rock TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Woods Walk TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Upper TierRock climbing4.9 mi
- Sunken TreasureRock climbing4.9 mi
- Wilson CreekCanoeing6.6 mi
- Linville Falls CampgroundCamping7.3 mi
- Linville RiverRiver fishing8 mi
- Mortimer CampgroundCamping8.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
