Near East Pinnacle Trail
Berea Pinnacles
Near East Pinnacle Trail
View east from East Pinnacle overlook

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East Pinnacle Trail

3.7 (6 Ratings)
A nice ridge hike with an incredible payoff.
1.1
mi
Distance
312
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Daylight hours only. No camping. For more information, visit the Berea College website.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.07mi
Distance
312ft
Elevation Gain
41ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
1,511ft
High Point
1,183ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the intersection with the Indian Fort Trail contour south and then east along a bench to an open saddle. From the saddle, climb up to the prominent knob over some rocky steps and then wind through small pines along the ridge crest to a sudden and amazing overlook. Take in the view before retracing your steps to the saddle where you can continue down the same trail or take the Lookout Trail deeper into the forest.

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Contributors
Chris Chaney