Near Craggy Pinnacle Trail
The view from the top of Craggy Pinnacle.
Near Craggy Pinnacle Trail
In July we saw lots of beautiful flowers and busy bees.
Near Craggy Pinnacle Trail
The trees that give Craggy it's name.
Near Craggy Pinnacle Trail
The view from the top of Craggy Pinnacle
Near Craggy Pinnacle Trail
Almost at the top of Craggy Pinnacle.

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Craggy Pinnacle Trail

4.3 (14 Ratings)
A short trail leading to the pinnacle of Craggy Gardens.
0.4
mi
Distance
233
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyLess CrowdedViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.39mi
Distance
233ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,889ft
High Point
5,656ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a very easy trail to follow with bit of climb all the way up to the viewpoint. The end of the trail reaches a spectacular 360deg view without obstruction. The viewpoint may be crowded if too many people (~20) are also at the top, but visiting during the week or early on weekend mornings will help alleviate the crowd. You'll see the Craggy Gardens Trail, which is tempting where this short trail may not be enough for an adventurer. If you're looking for more, I would recommend following up with that one as well.

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