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The_Pinnacle_(Pennsylvania) Latitude and Longitude:

40°36′46″N 75°54′41″W / 40.61278°N 75.91139°W / 40.61278; -75.91139
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The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle is located in Pennsylvania
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle
Location of The Pinnacle in Pennsylvania
Highest point
Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)  NAVD 88 [1]
Prominence315 ft (96 m) [1]
Parent peak Dan’s Pulpit
Coordinates 40°36′46″N 75°54′41″W / 40.61278°N 75.91139°W / 40.61278; -75.91139 [2]
Geography
Location Berks County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Parent range Blue Mountain
Topo map USGS Hamburg
Climbing
Easiest route Appalachian Trail from Hamburg Reservoir ( hike) [1]

The Pinnacle is local high point on the Blue Mountain ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. Due to its location on the Appalachian Trail, and its reputation as one of the best views in Pennsylvania, the Pinnacle is heavily used by hikers.

References

  1. ^ a b c "The Pinnacle". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
  2. ^ "The Pinnacle". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 1979-08-02. Retrieved 2008-10-25.