The Pinnacle (Pennsylvania)
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| The Pinnacle | |
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 The Pinnacle
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| Elevation | 1,635 ft (498 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 315 ft (96 m) [2] |
| Parent peak | Haycock Mountain [2] |
| Location | |
| Location | Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Range | Blue Mountain |
| Coordinates | 40°36′46″N 75°54′41″W / 40.61278°N 75.91139°WCoordinates: 40°36′46″N 75°54′41″W / 40.61278°N 75.91139°W[3] |
| Topo map | USGS Hamburg [1] |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Appalachian Trail from Hamburg Reservoir (hike) [2] |
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.
[edit] References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey. Hamburg 40075-E8 (Map). 1:24,000. 7 1/2'.
- ^ a b c "The Pinnacle". Peakbagger.com. http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=7563. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
- ^ "The Pinnacle". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:1189444. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
