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{{Infobox Trail | |||
| Image Name = Grayson_Highlands_SP_-_Little_Pinnacle.jpg | |||
| Trail No. = * | |||
| City = Mouth of Wilson | |||
| State = Virginia | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} | |||
| Season = * | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Easy | |||
| Hike Time = 1.5 | |||
| Distance = 1.6 | |||
| Elevation Gain = ~100 | |||
| High Point = 5,089 | |||
| Latitude = 36.628479 | |||
| Longitude = -81.496582 | |||
| Medical = Damascus | |||
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<googlemap lat="36.628479" lon="-81.496582" zoom="12" width="270" type="terrain" height="180" selector="no" controls="small"> | |||
36.628479,-81.496582,Grayson Highlands State Park | |||
36.63002, -81.50955,Big Pinnacle (5,068 feet) | |||
36.62678, -81.50507,Little Pinnacle (5,089 feet) | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | <!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | ||
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Driving direction are given on the [[Grayson Highlands State Park]] page. | Driving direction are given on the [[Grayson Highlands State Park]] page. | ||
Trailhead is behind the visitors' center. Start at bright orange marker to begin following | Trailhead is behind the visitors' center. Start at bright orange marker to begin following red blazed trail. | ||
Alternatively, park at Massie Gap and take the 0.4 mile Big Pinnacle Trail up the mountain. Once at Twin Pinnacles Trail, head right for Big Pinnacle or left for Little Pinnacle. | Alternatively, park at Massie Gap and take the 0.4 mile Big Pinnacle Trail up the mountain. Once at Twin Pinnacles Trail, head right for Big Pinnacle or left for Little Pinnacle. | ||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
<!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | <!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | ||
From the visitors' center, the hike begin walking through the forest until a large map sign is reached. At that point the loop can be taken either left towards Little | From the visitors' center, the hike begin walking through the forest until a large map sign is reached. At that point the loop can be taken either left towards Little Pnnacle or right towards Big Pinnacle. The path is through thickets of mountain laurel and rhododedron plus a favorite of many: huckleberries, which are like small blueberries (ripe in August to early September). The climb to top of Big Pinnacle is steep, but great place for lunch to look out over the valley. (Warning: Dangerous, sharp drop-off!) Part of the trail also proceeds through scrub forest with ferns. | ||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | ||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | ||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
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== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. --> | <!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? --> | ||
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
<!-- You can place pictures, PDF's, links, or even create a Google map with your waypoints and place it here. --> | <!-- You can place pictures, PDF's, links, or even create a Google map with your waypoints and place it here. --> | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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<!-- Place any pictures from this trail below. Ideally we would have a picture of the trailhead to help people know when they found it --> | <!-- Place any pictures from this trail below. Ideally we would have a picture of the trailhead to help people know when they found it --> | ||
Image: | <!-- Add a picture by typing Image:imagename.extension --> | ||
Image:Placeholder.gif | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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