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Summary: From the gate follow the road up to the Appalachian Trail, follow the white blazes through the switch backs then climb to the summit of Pulpit Rock then continue on the trail for about 2 miles then follow the blue blazed trail to the summit. The trail will loop around back to the parking area. Trailhead: From Hamburg take Old Rt 22 to Reservor Road and park at the gate for the Reservoir (Lat:40.5832 Lon:-75.94171) Trail Guides for The Pinnacle: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: none Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Paul Saneholtz, who has posted 33 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 8 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by LTW on 7/16/2009 Hiked this loop alone with large dog in great weather (80 degrees, sunny, clear) great view from Pinnacle (shared small lunch time crowd). Did it "counterclockwise" traveling reservoir path first due north until it met the AT running east/west (at clearing), headed east to Pinnacle then back southwest to Pulpit rock and back to reservoir gate. Took us 3 hrs, had to help dog over some large rocks. Wear boots, easy to turn an ankle. Take some care you are in the right direction of AT coming out of Pinnacle, as the trail is a hairpin curve in that area - heading either west or southwest coming off that rock. The trail marked enough that you shouldn't get lost. Several copperheads sunning on rocks around bridge that crosses creek near road
Reviewed by AAP on 7/5/2009 Five of us and a dog hiked from the gate at reservoir rd. The incline to get up to the pulpit is a bit strenuous but manageable. The view at the pulpit is amazing and even better at the pinnacle. You just have to remember which way you came cause if you take the wrong trail you may get lost. I see how you can take the other white trail and get lost,that takes you to eckville but we knew to take the same trail to get back to the way we came,always the safest route. From the pulpit to the pinnacle is a bit rocky but no incline so hardest thing is watching your feet so you dont trip on a rock. We all had a great time and we will do it again. So beautiful up there! 
Reviewed by Duplicitous on 5/29/2009 Maggie and anyone else who got lost are idiots. The "white trail" is the AT first off. Secondly, you deserve to get lost if you hike without a map. This is a great short loop hike. The view from the top is hard to beat anywhere in this region. 
Reviewed by Viewer on 5/16/2009 I'm Maggie I am years old. I did the hike with my friend my sister and her friend. We parked our car on Resevoir Road. When we got to the Pulpit it was a great view. My mom and I went to the Pinnicle it was a great view too. But when we were walking back on the white trail, we went in the wrong direction on the white trail. Apparently this mistake is made often. It took 3 more hours and it was hard, but we found frindly campers who drove us back frm Eckville to Resevior Rd., where the rest of our family was waiting. it was hard but we got back and we did it. I would reccomend this hike just watch out coming down from the Pinnicle on the white trail leading to Resevior Rd.
Reviewed by MDA on 3/30/2009 i liked the trail allot we went up the blue trail. i liked it cause it was fast n only took bout n hour to get up but it was a hard hike.
Reviewed by J.C. on 11/14/2008 Well, I think it's going to be a favorite! I love hiking, im going tomorrow on a school trip :D It's going to rain, but I think it will be worth it!
Reviewed by scott on 10/16/2008 A good hike. could use better markings on the way down. there are several trails that lead up to the top and it is easy to take the wrong one down.
Reviewed by cath on 10/16/2008 This is my third time hiking this trail. Totally love it, and weather was perfect. Hiked on 10/14/08 with a friend. Views at Pulpit were wonderful, and at the Pinnacle.. well.. always so great. The trail to the Pulpit is far more strenuous than the trail from the Pulpit to the Pinnacle. You really do have to scramble over rocks on both parts of the trail. We saw a LOT of hawks at the Pinnacle. Day was beautiful - nearly 80 degrees and I got a bit of sunburn. Views excellent. It was the first time my friend had really hiked, and she was suitably impressed. Recommend it to anyone in decent shape. You really need a decent pair of shoes with good grip, preferebly hiking poles and plenty of water. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Pennsylvania Hiking, Pennsylvania Trails, Pennsylvania Hikes, Berks County Hiking, Berks County Trails, Berks County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||