Name: Blue Ridge Pinnacle Trail
Rating: 4.8

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This trail can be accessed from the Old Mitchell Toll Rd near the Blue Ridge Parkway. The trail is blazed in yellow and forms a loop with the Old Mitchell Toll Road. Not many folks know about this gem. The summit view is one of the best around.

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4.8 from 8 votes

#2

in Ridgecrest Trails

#778

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4.8 from 8 votes

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This is a mostly unknown and epic photo op.

May 6, 2018 near Black M…, NC

Blue Ridge Pinnacle Trail is steep going up, but not too difficult.

Apr 13, 2017 near Black M…, NC

The summit of Blue Ridge Pinnacle looks out over the Craggies and Graybeard.

Jan 24, 2017 near Black M…, NC

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Blue Ridge Pinnacle Trail

“A short but steep trail to the amazing rocky summit overlook of Blue Ridge Pinnacle. ”

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Point to Point

5,646' 1,721 m

5,179' 1,579 m

467' 142 m

457' 139 m

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