The Pinnacle (Pennsylvania)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mountain in Pennsylvania, United States
| The Pinnacle | |
|---|---|
The Pinnacle is located in Pennsylvania The Pinnacle 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′′N 75°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
[edit ]- ^ a b c "The Pinnacle". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 25, 2008.
- ^ "The Pinnacle". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. August 2, 1979. Retrieved October 25, 2008.
Stub icon
This Berks County, Pennsylvania state location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.