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.
The Pinnacle | |
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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[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] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Pinnacle". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
- ^ "The Pinnacle". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 1979-08-02. Retrieved 2008-10-25.