Chainshaw - Jul 19, 2022 7:38 am Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2022
Pinnacle-Pulpit Rock Loop from Blue Rocks Campground
Blue Rocks Campground has connector trails to the AT which allow a loop that hits both The Pinnacle and Pulpit Rock (basically the only nice thing I can say about the campground). Went up the Pinnacle side first, which was a good idea because it involved a decent amount of scrambling that would've been awful to do descending. Fortunately the weather, which was crazy all weekend, was perfect for the hike. Absolutely one of the best views you'll see in Pennsylvania.
technicolorNH - Nov 20, 2021 7:03 am Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2021
vulture aerie loop hike
Came up from the river of rocks campground and it was only 53 minutes to the ‘summit’. The bluffs were pretty fantastic and to extend the hike I went back via Pulpit and down a different trail. A very pleasant area.
nickrulercreator - Oct 19, 2020 1:10 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2018
Pinnacle Summit
Very beautiful views from the summit.
wildfam - Sep 12, 2019 6:15 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2019
Such A View
Sun was shining, vultures soaring... spent a couple of hours basking during our AT section hike
Prep hike for a trip to WA. Great scrambling for the scouts at the Pinnacle
Jow - Nov 19, 2012 9:50 am Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2012
SP Gathering
Summitpost Gathering on nice crisp day, great day with fellow members of the highpointer thread
Bark Eater - Nov 19, 2012 7:24 am Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2012
Nice fall day with friends
Awesome hike on a pleasant fall day with Andy, Jamie, and new friends Hotoven, SM0421, and Jow. Fun to revisit a place I hadn't been since the 1970's. Trip report coming!
Yankeeriver - Sep 18, 2009 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2006
Must Go.
We come up here several times a year by various trails. If you do make it up, you can't leave without going down into the "cave".
Hotoven - Apr 20, 2009 3:40 pm Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2007
Great view
A nice hike to the end. Its view was very nice, and it also had a bunch rock you could craw around inside.
Just hiked it again on Jan. 23 2009.
ytimk - Jan 4, 2009 11:37 am Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2009
A.T. via Pulpit Rock
Beautiful day to climb. Ran into a bunch of other hikers. Temps were in the low 20's. The visibility was great and so was the hike.
eric-griz - Nov 17, 2007 9:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2000
Several visits
This is one of the best hikes in PA!
big_g - Jun 7, 2006 12:41 am Date Climbed: May 3, 2000
fun caving side trip
What a great surprise to find along the AT. I explored the crack system with my headlamp and burned a roll of film on the ospreys in that sad time before digital.
Route Climbed: AT via Pulpit Rock, Date Climbed: April 18, 2005
It was a nice early spring day. Got lost on the way to the trail head (took the wrong turn left instead of right) and there was almost no spot to park at the parking area. Did not run to that many people though. Would like to check out the observatory at the Pulpit rock during some nice star filled summer night.
Route Climbed: A.T. (via Pulpit Rock) Date Climbed: November 26th, 2005
Wasn't expecting as much snow as there ended up being. Scrambled a bit up to the ridge below Pulpit Rock because I was getting bored. Traversed a section of the cliffs below the Pinnacle for the same reason. Will head back some day to check out the cave.
Route Climbed: A.T. Date Climbed: October 17, 2005
Gorgeous Fall Day. The leaves were just starting to change and the views were breathtaking. Found a cool cave on the summit that I'll have to go back and check out sometime. This is now going to be an annual fall event. Summitted with my good friend Brad. Beautiful place!
Route Climbed: Yellow blaze from Blue Rocks to AT Date Climbed: 7/29/05
What an amazing view on a beautiful day. The farmland of PA looks spectacular from this viewpoint. An old "Red Baron" airplane greeted us as we summited. This was the first time I had been on The Pinnacle despite having lived in PA for 5 years. I am still wondering what is in the "secret entrance" below the rocks.
Chainshaw - Jul 19, 2022 7:38 am Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2022
Pinnacle-Pulpit Rock Loop from Blue Rocks CampgroundBlue Rocks Campground has connector trails to the AT which allow a loop that hits both The Pinnacle and Pulpit Rock (basically the only nice thing I can say about the campground). Went up the Pinnacle side first, which was a good idea because it involved a decent amount of scrambling that would've been awful to do descending. Fortunately the weather, which was crazy all weekend, was perfect for the hike. Absolutely one of the best views you'll see in Pennsylvania.
technicolorNH - Nov 20, 2021 7:03 am Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2021
vulture aerie loop hikeCame up from the river of rocks campground and it was only 53 minutes to the ‘summit’. The bluffs were pretty fantastic and to extend the hike I went back via Pulpit and down a different trail. A very pleasant area.
nickrulercreator - Oct 19, 2020 1:10 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2018
Pinnacle SummitVery beautiful views from the summit.
wildfam - Sep 12, 2019 6:15 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2019
Such A ViewSun was shining, vultures soaring... spent a couple of hours basking during our AT section hike
TheWolfIsLoose - Nov 10, 2015 6:11 pm
Numerous VisitsI grew up about an hour from here and have done this hike multiple times. There are some great views from the "summit."
Brad Snider - Jul 7, 2015 5:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2014
A.T. Back-packPart of an A.T. backpacking trip, along with Pulpit Rock. Hazy. Trip Report.
JRB - Aug 2, 2013 11:56 pm
Fun Scrambling with BSA 230Prep hike for a trip to WA. Great scrambling for the scouts at the Pinnacle
Jow - Nov 19, 2012 9:50 am Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2012
SP GatheringSummitpost Gathering on nice crisp day, great day with fellow members of the highpointer thread
Bark Eater - Nov 19, 2012 7:24 am Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2012
Nice fall day with friendsAwesome hike on a pleasant fall day with Andy, Jamie, and new friends Hotoven, SM0421, and Jow. Fun to revisit a place I hadn't been since the 1970's. Trip report coming!
GC - Mar 4, 2010 8:17 pm
Highest point in BerksNice rewarding hike. Awesome view!
Yankeeriver - Sep 18, 2009 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2006
Must Go.We come up here several times a year by various trails. If you do make it up, you can't leave without going down into the "cave".
Hotoven - Apr 20, 2009 3:40 pm Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2007
Great viewA nice hike to the end. Its view was very nice, and it also had a bunch rock you could craw around inside.
Just hiked it again on Jan. 23 2009.
ytimk - Jan 4, 2009 11:37 am Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2009
A.T. via Pulpit RockBeautiful day to climb. Ran into a bunch of other hikers. Temps were in the low 20's. The visibility was great and so was the hike.
eric-griz - Nov 17, 2007 9:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2000
Several visitsThis is one of the best hikes in PA!
big_g - Jun 7, 2006 12:41 am Date Climbed: May 3, 2000
fun caving side tripWhat a great surprise to find along the AT. I explored the crack system with my headlamp and burned a roll of film on the ospreys in that sad time before digital.
horalka - Jan 23, 2006 10:23 am
Route Climbed: AT via Pulpit Rock, Date Climbed: April 18, 2005It was a nice early spring day. Got lost on the way to the trail head (took the wrong turn left instead of right) and there was almost no spot to park at the parking area. Did not run to that many people though. Would like to check out the observatory at the Pulpit rock during some nice star filled summer night.
slowpoke - Nov 26, 2005 5:42 pm
Route Climbed: A.T. (via Pulpit Rock) Date Climbed: November 26th, 2005Wasn't expecting as much snow as there ended up being. Scrambled a bit up to the ridge below Pulpit Rock because I was getting bored. Traversed a section of the cliffs below the Pinnacle for the same reason. Will head back some day to check out the cave.
TLP - Nov 9, 2005 12:44 pm
Route Climbed: AT South Date Climbed: November 8, 2005Wow. What a view from the top! Great fall colors. If you haven't done this hike... do it. Now!
mtwashingtonmonroe - Oct 18, 2005 8:54 pm
Route Climbed: A.T. Date Climbed: October 17, 2005Gorgeous Fall Day. The leaves were just starting to change and the views were breathtaking. Found a cool cave on the summit that I'll have to go back and check out sometime. This is now going to be an annual fall event. Summitted with my good friend Brad. Beautiful place!
lilmountaingirl - Sep 21, 2005 4:06 pm
Route Climbed: Yellow blaze from Blue Rocks to AT Date Climbed: 7/29/05What an amazing view on a beautiful day. The farmland of PA looks spectacular from this viewpoint. An old "Red Baron" airplane greeted us as we summited. This was the first time I had been on The Pinnacle despite having lived in PA for 5 years. I am still wondering what is in the "secret entrance" below the rocks.