Highlight • Summit
The Pinnacle
Hiking
5.0
(1)
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Pinnacle Park
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Sue
August 16, 2024
Hiking
The Pinnacle, with an elevation of 5,008 feet, boasts stunning 360° views of the Jackson County valley. It is a fantastic reward for your hike, where you can stand on this stunning perch and soak up the sun. It's the perfect spot to take a break and capture some memorable photos before heading down the challenging rocky terrain to continue your journey.
Cody
March 29, 2026
Hiking
My wife and I just completed this hike and it was roughly ~7 miles. Towards the end of the trail you’ll come to a clearing and on your left there’s small trail that leads to the nice perch where you can see 360 degrees! We are a bit skeptical on the Komoot difficulty and athletic ability as walking up to the summit is loose rock so sure-footedness is a must. We brought a gallon of water and 3 mres. We ended up with about a half-a-gallon left of water and ate the snacks of the mre!
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Elevation 1,430 m