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The Pinnacle

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The Pinnacle

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Pinnacle Park

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Location: Jackson County, North Carolina, United States

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Sue

August 16, 2024

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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

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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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#1.

Pinnacle Park Tour

10.5km

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Hike the moderate 6.5-mile Pinnacle Park Tour in North Carolina, gaining 1969 feet for panoramic views from The Pinnacle.

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The Pinnacle and Blackrock Mountain Trail

16.8km

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Hike the difficult 10.5-mile Pinnacle and Blackrock Mountain Trail for panoramic views and a challenging climb in North Carolina.

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West Fork Trail – The Pinnacle loop from Pinnacle Park Tour

16.1km

05:44

900m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,430 m

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Saturday 27 June

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Location: Jackson County, North Carolina, United States

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