The Pinnacle (Pennsylvania)
| The Pinnacle | |
|---|---|
  The Pinnacle Location of The Pinnacle in Pennsylvania | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 315 ft (96 m) [1] |
| Parent peak | Haycock 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 [2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Berks County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Parent range | Blue Mountain |
| Topo map | USGS Hamburg |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Appalachian Trail from Hamburg Reservoir (hike)[1] |
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.
References
- 1 2 3 "The Pinnacle". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
- ↑ "The Pinnacle". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
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