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The Pinnacle Trail

3.3 (4 Ratings)
A 1.4-mile hike out to the bald.
1.4
mi
Distance
202
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.36mi
Distance
202ft
Elevation Gain
342ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
4,927ft
High Point
4,672ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Halfway through the hike you can see a large area of wildflowers, orange, yellow, purple, and reds. The butterflies are abundant and love the flowers. Right before you get to the bald, the trail narrows greatly as you wind through the brush. The result is a 360-degree view of the valley.

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Contributors
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