Twin Pinnacles Trail: Difference between revisions

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Trail Name	Twin Pinnacles Trail
Nearest City	Mouth of Wilson
State	Virginia
Trail Marking	{{{Marking}}}
Trail Use/Features
Difficulty Rating	Easy
Hiking Time	1.51.5 Hours <br />0.0938 Days <br />90 Min <br />
Distance, round-trip	1.61.6 mi <br />2.575 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation	~100"~" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point	5,0895,089 Feet <br />1,696.333 Yards <br />1,551.127 Meters <br />
Nearest Medical	Damascus
Trip Reports	Click Here

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Trail Overview

This popular park route bags its two highest peaks of Little Pinnacle (5,089 feet) and Big Pinnacle (5,068 feet).

How to get there

Driving direction are given on the Grayson Highlands State Park page.

Trailhead is behind the visitors' center. Follow bright orange trail marker to begin.

Alternatively, park at Massie Gap and take the 0.4 mile Big Pinnacle Trail. Once at Twin Pinnacles Trail, head right for Big Pinnacle or left for Little Pinnacle.

Route Description

This loop hike

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After the Hike

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 == Trail Overview ==
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-Starting behind the visitors' center, this popular park route bags its two highest peaks of Little Pinnacle (5,089 feet) and Big Pinnacle (5,068 feet).
+This popular park route bags its two highest peaks of Little Pinnacle (5,089 feet) and Big Pinnacle (5,068 feet).
 == How to get there ==