Appalachian Trail: The Pinnacle
Walk the Appalachian Trail for spectacular views of Hawk Mountain, the Lehigh Valley, and Blue Rocks. Many Appalachian Trail thru-hikers claim the views at the Pinnacle are the best views on the Pennsylvania stretch of the Appalachian Trail. On this hike, you’ll get a vigorous workout climbing up the rocky path to the top (be sure to wear hiking boots). You then get a reprieve as you make a gentle descent on a wide dirt road. This is an extremely popular trail with hikers and mountain bikers. Mountain bikers are only allowed on the dirt road section of this hike, so you’ll only have to watch for them there. Terrain: Rocky forest footpaths and abandoned roads follow forested mountain trails and mountain streams to a ridge-top boulder outcrop.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Hamburg |
| Length | 8.7 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 868 ft |
| Skill Level | Moderate |
| Duration | 5 hours |
| Season | Year round |
| Trailhead Elevation | 750 ft |
| Top Elevation | 1,615 ft |
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