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Appalachian Trail: The Pinnacle

Hamburg Pennsylvania Hikes

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Appalachian Trail: The Pinnacle - Hamburg Pennsylvania Hikes

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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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Hamburg
Length: 8.7 total miles
Elevation Gain: 868 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Moderate
Duration: 5 hours
Season: Year round
Trailhead Elevation: 750 feet
Top Elevation: 1,615 feet
Other Uses: Cyclists, hunters, dogs
Local Contacts: Southeast Pennsylvania Game Commission
Local Maps: USGS Hamburg
Topo Map: Appalachian Trail: The Pinnacle Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hike America: Pennsylvania Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

Old_Eagle_Scout Rating:
Date of Trip: 9/25/2009
0 Props
I started from Hawk Mountain Road at 9:34AM. I decided to make this a simul…
chiz Rating:
Date of Trip: 7/19/2009
0 Props
An excellent hike! The trail guide was very helpful - got us easily to the…

Weather Conditions

  1. Today
    Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

  2. Tonight
    Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph.

  3. Sunday
    Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

  4. Sunday Night
    Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

About This Trail Guide

Hike America: Pennsylvania
Hike America: Pennsylvania

by John Young (The Globe Pequot Press)

The premier guide to 50 of the greatest hikes in the state from the shores of Lake Erie to the City…

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