Near Hamburg, PA
Pinnacle scenic vista
Location: North of Hamburg, PA
Season (video): Summer
Weather Conditions (video): Sunny
Trail (video): Pinnacle & Pulpit Rock loop
GPS Trail Head Coordinates: 40º 34.990′N, 75º 56.51′W
Distance: 9.4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Views: Pinnacle & Pulpit Rock Overlooking farming valley with forests & farms
Access: From Hamburg take Old Rt 22 to Reservor Road (intersection near church/graveyard) and park at the Reservoir gate.
Recommended Supplies: 5 x 750ml (20 OZ) bottles of water (or sports drink), a small snack, map, compass & first aid kit.
Recommended Gear: Hiking Boots, Small Backpack
Other: Day Hike, Backpacking, Bird Watching
Common Wildlife Encounted: Birds, Copperhead Snakes (every now & then, can often be seen on rocks at reservoir early in the morning as they are sunning).
Safety Direction (if lost): South take you towards Interstate 78.
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- hiking across river near trail
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- Backpacking up steep Gravel Road
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- Elevation sign near Pulpit Rock and observatory
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- Pulpit Rock Vista
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- Pinnacle vista overlooking valley below
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- Pinnacle scenic vista
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- Pinnacle vista overlooking valley below
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- Pinnacle vista overlooking valley below
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- Helicopter landing area in field on left of trail
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- Dam Lake view
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- Dam Lake view during sunset
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Awesome overlooks, I definitely want to do this hike. To bad you ended up on the gravel road. I read going the alternate way is really cool with the rock steps. Guess I’ll just have to see for myself. Very cool that you can camp around the pinnacle vista, thanks for showing that.
Hey, It was an excellent hike, I highly recommend you try it if you can. Probably my favorite thus far. The views for pinnacle outlook & pulpit rock were nothing short of extraordinary.
Great job! Hiking the train tommorrow 6/8/12
I have been there a few times & always see people
camping with their tents. I would love to do that with my children do you need to obtain a permit?
Hello Tammy. As I recall camping is not permitted although actual enforcement of that seems like it may be relaxed. Best to check with park services for up to date information and advice.