The Pinnacle (Pennsylvania)

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The Pinnacle
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The Pinnacle
Location of The Pinnacle in Pennsylvania
Highest point
Elevation 1,634 ft (498 m) NAVD 88 [1]
Prominence 315 ft (96 m) [1]
Parent peak Dan’s Pulpit
Coordinates 40°36′46″N75°54′41″W / 40.61278°N 75.91139°W / 40.61278; -75.91139 [2]
Geography
Location Berks County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Parent range Blue Mountain
Topo map USGS Hamburg
Climbing
Easiest route Appalachian Trail from Hamburg Reservoir (hike) [1]

The Pinnacle is local high point on the Blue Mountain ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. Due to its location on the Appalachian Trail, and its reputation as one of the best views in Pennsylvania, the Pinnacle is heavily used by hikers.

There is a tradition on The Pinnacle for hikers to bring a rock up the trail with them, and deposit it at a large rock pile behind the lookout.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Pinnacle". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 25, 2008.
  2. ↑ "The Pinnacle". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. August 2, 1979. Retrieved October 25, 2008.


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