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|Park Type=State Natural Area
                    | Image Name = placeholder.jpg
|Park Website=https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/pinnacle
                    | City = Lebanon
|Trail Map Link=https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/document/pgpinnacle.pdf
                    | State = Virginia
|Entrance Fee Type=None
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Waterfall}}
|Activities=Hiking, Fishing
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Features=Canyons, Rivers
                    | Hike Time = 3
|Park Amenities=Beaches
                    | Distance = ~4
|City=Honaker
                    | Elevation Gain = ~750
|Area=889 acres
                    | High Point = ~2,400
|Operated By=Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
                    | Latitude = N36°57.190
|Main Location=36.95317, -82.0553
                    | Longitude = W082°03.318
                    | Medical = Lebanon, VA
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36.95317, -82.0553, Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve
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==Park Overview==
== Trail Overview ==
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Easy day hike.  Cross a swinging bridge, walk along trout-stocked Big Cedar Creek, splash in the “Big Falls”, and view the 600’ Pinnacle rock formation.  Hike in spring for wildflowers and fall for leaf color.
Easy day hike.  Cross a swinging bridge, walk along trout-stocked Big Cedar Creek, splash in the “Big Falls”, and view the 600’ Pinnacle rock formation.  Hike in spring for wildflowers and fall for leaf color.


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#Continue to end of gravel road to parking lot with few picnic tables.
#Continue to end of gravel road to parking lot with few picnic tables.
The gate to the back parking lot can be locked, so access is across the swinging bridge.  
The gate to the back parking lot can be locked, so access is across the swinging bridge.  


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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Multiple trails available. A possible loop hike could be to cross the swinging bridge.  The one-mile Big Cedar Creek Trail follows a well-established path mostly along a gravel access road to the Big Falls.  Proceeded onto the Clinch River Trail and the Pinnacle View Loop to see the 600’ rock formation.  
Multiple trails available. A possible loop hike could be to cross the swinging bridge.  The one-mile Big Cedar Creek Trail follows a well-established path mostly along a gravel access road to the Big Falls.  Proceeded onto the Clinch River Trail and the Pinnacle View Loop to see the 600’ rock formation.  
The river trail ends at the Clinch River, backtracked to Copper Ridge Trail and up a 350’ elevation climb to the overlook. (I would recommend the overlook when the leaves are down for better views of the Clinch.) Backtrack on Big Cedar Creek Trail to parking lot. This hike would definitely qualify for families and beginners.  
The river trail ends at the Clinch River, backtracked to Copper Ridge Trail and up a 350’ elevation climb to the overlook. (I would recommend the overlook when the leaves are down for better views of the Clinch.) Backtrack on Big Cedar Creek Trail to parking lot. This hike would definitely qualify for families and beginners.  


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!Trail
!Miles
!Blaze
!Difficulty
!Usage
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|Big Cedar Creek Trail
|1.0
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|Easy
|{{Hike}}
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|Grapevine Hill Trail
|1.15
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|Medium
|{{Hike}}
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|Spring Falls Trail
|0.25
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|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Big Falls Trail
|0.5
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|Easy
|{{Hike}}
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|Clinch River Trail
|0.5
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|Easy
|{{Hike}}
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|Pinnacle View Loop
|0.5
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|Easy
|{{Hike}}
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|Copper Ridge Trail
|0.5
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|Medium
|{{Hike}}
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== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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The official Virginia.gov Pinnacle NAP webpage [http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/natural_area_preserves/pinnacle.shtml].  Based on the boundary map, it appears the Pinnacle itself is not within the park.
The official Virginia.gov Pinnacle NAP webpage [http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/natural_area_preserves/pinnacle.shtml].  Based on the boundary map, it appears the Pinnacle itself is not within the park.


== Maps ==
==Gallery==
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|Trail=Spring Falls Trail
(A) 36.95317,-82.0553
|Trail Distance=0.25 mi
Main parking lot
|Difficulty=Easy
(L) 36.95365,-82.0546
|Trail Marking=Green
Swinging bridge  
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(J) 36.95312,-82.05288
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Road crosses creek – no bridge
|Trail=Pinnacle View Trail
(N) 36.95967,-82.05383
|Trail Distance=0.25 mi
Sykes Cemetery
|Difficulty=Easy
(C) 36.96233,-82.05383
|Trail Marking=Orange
Big Falls
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(E) 36.96487,-82.05417
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Copper Ridge Overlook
|Trail=Grapevine Hill Trail
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|Trail Distance=1.3 mi
 
|Difficulty=Hard
== Photos ==
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|Trail=Copper Ridge Trail
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|Trail Distance=0.5 mi
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|Difficulty=Hard
 
|Trail Marking=Red
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|Trail=Big Cedar Creek Trail
|Trail Distance=1.5 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Blue
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|Icon Type=Parking
|Marker Title=Main parking lot
|Marker Location=36.95317,-82.0553
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|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Swinging bridge
|Marker Location=36.95365,-82.0546
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|Marker Title=Road crosses creek – no bridge
|Marker Location=36.95312,-82.05288
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|Icon Type=Cemetery
|Marker Title=Sykes Cemetery
|Marker Location=36.95967,-82.05383
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|Icon Type=Waterfall
|Marker Title=Big Falls
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Latest revision as of 22:40, 19 December 2019

Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve
Park Type State Natural Area
Located Honaker, Virginia
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee None
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingFishing
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park Beaches
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park Rivers
Canyons
Park Trails

5 Trails / Total of 3.80 miles6.115 km <br />

Lodging Types None
Park Area 889 acres3.598 km² <br />
Operated By Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Main Location 36° 57' 11.41" N, 82° 3' 19.08" W Map
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Park Overview[edit]

Easy day hike. Cross a swinging bridge, walk along trout-stocked Big Cedar Creek, splash in the “Big Falls”, and view the 600’ Pinnacle rock formation. Hike in spring for wildflowers and fall for leaf color.

How to get there[edit]

From Bristol, TN

  1. North on I-81.
  2. Take Exit 14 at Abingdon.
  3. Head north back under the interstate on CR647/Old Jonesboro Road for 0.5 mile.
  4. Turn right/east onto West Main Street for 0.9 mile.
  5. Turn left/north onto US-19 for 18 miles, which becomes a limited access highway.
  6. Take Exit 1 once at Lebanon, then left/north on the overpass.
  7. Continue on West Main Street into Lebanon for a mile.
  8. Turn left/NW onto VA-82/Cleveland Road for a mile.
  9. Turn right/east onto CR640 for just over four miles.
  10. Turn left at entrance sign onto CR721. If you see Shoemaker Cemetery, you’ve passed it.
  11. Continue to end of gravel road to parking lot with few picnic tables.

The gate to the back parking lot can be locked, so access is across the swinging bridge.

Route Description[edit]

Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Big Cedar Creek TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.50 mi Easy Blue
Copper Ridge TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.50 mi Hard Red
Grapevine Hill TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.30 mi Hard White
Pinnacle View TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.25 mi Easy Orange
Spring Falls TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.25 mi Easy Green

Multiple trails available. A possible loop hike could be to cross the swinging bridge. The one-mile Big Cedar Creek Trail follows a well-established path mostly along a gravel access road to the Big Falls. Proceeded onto the Clinch River Trail and the Pinnacle View Loop to see the 600’ rock formation. The river trail ends at the Clinch River, backtracked to Copper Ridge Trail and up a 350’ elevation climb to the overlook. (I would recommend the overlook when the leaves are down for better views of the Clinch.) Backtrack on Big Cedar Creek Trail to parking lot. This hike would definitely qualify for families and beginners.


Typical Conditions[edit]

The trails are reasonably maintained paths or gravel roads. In 2010, it was apparent that summer crews had been clearing the deadfalls from the hard 2009 winter.

The Pinnacle NAP could be very busy during early spring to mid-June as the Big Cedar Creek is stocked with trout. Fall might be quite pleasant when the trees turn color.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No permit or fee. The nature area closes at dusk.

After the Hike[edit]

Misc. Information[edit]

The official Virginia.gov Pinnacle NAP webpage [1]. Based on the boundary map, it appears the Pinnacle itself is not within the park.

Gallery[edit]