About one-third of the way down, you leave the boulder field to a nice wide path. From there, it is fairly easy walking back down to the parking lot. The West Summit Trail is the more popular of the two summit trails.
I have been on it a number of times. And with it being so close to Little Rock, it can get a bit crowded. Be sure to bring plenty of water. There are no water crossings for you dog to drink from, and there is little shade at the top. Each summit trail is about. The north half of the Base Trail is about 1.
Of course, you can also make a loop out of the south half of the Base Trail. Taking the south half of the Base Trail ends up being about. Mara Kuhn is a communications professional from Hot Springs, Arkansas who loves to spend time hiking, camping, and kayaking in the Natural State.
Mara is also the author of the blog Right Kind of Lost. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. If you chose to go through the trees, farther from the ledge, be careful as it is still steep and the path has loose rocks that can roll under your feet.
About one-third of the way down you leave the boulder field to a nice wide path. There it is fairly easy walking back down to the parking lot. Looking toward the Arkansas River from the top. The West Summit Trail is the more popular of the two summits. And with it being so close to Little Rock, it can get crowded. The summit trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park are definitely challenging. But if you are physically able, the view from the top is unique and more than worth it.
Your email address will not be published. First Name. Climbing to the top of Pinnacle Mountain July 20, August 20, Zach climbing the West Summit Trail. The view of the Arkansas River. Jack November 14, at am. Great piece! Wear the proper shoes, it is all rocks and boulders.
Vistas r the big payoff. The view at the top is spectacular. So glad I took the time to go:. Well worth it, it's beautiful. Very strenuous hike, but just take your time the view is amazing. Love it. Great for those that want a challenge. Make sure you give yourself enough daylight to get down.
Use Navigator in the AllTrails app and join the other outdoor explorers who have completed this trail. Pinnacle Mountain West Summit Trail hard Length 2.
This rocky trail begins at the park picnic grounds, and winds it's way to the top of Pinnacle Mountain. This is truly a breathtaking view. Reviews Sort by:. Erin Briggs. November 10, Frank Robinson. November 9, November 8, Greg Nash. November 4, Perfect time of year. David Sigurdson. October 26, Robin Schweitzer. Well maintained, well marked. Nice trail. Brooke Teel. October 25, Hannah Reasons.
October 9, Such a great workout! Thomas Brothers. Hiking Great! Madeline Smith. October 6, Hiking Rocky. Nicki Tee. Pinnacle Peak is considered part of the northwest side of the range, but sits uniquely separate. The McDowell's with bouldery peaks up to 4, ft. Now the McDowells can be accessed all the way across the crest of the range. The city of Scottsdale has made its share of the McDowells a preserve, and has set up a wide trail network. In addition, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve With bouldery peaks up to 4, ft, there are many trails of all difficulty levels.
An extraordinary network of new groomed, winding trails opens up the Northern Preserve to hiking and biking adventures. More accessible than the rest of the preserve which blankets the McDowell Mountains, the northern portion has smaller individual mountain with bajadas in between. This will become one of the premiere recreational desinations in the Valley. First up near the entrance is a trail that climbs east up and over the crest to link with th St.
Most casual hikers are probably going to favor the wheelchair-accesible Jane Rau Trail loop, next up off the main trail, that gently climbs to a stunning rock formation overlooking the Brown's Ranch Valley. Granite Mountain Boulders This gorgeous area has been just been acquired from the City of Scottsdale to add to the Sonoran preserve.
Scores of side trails begin to spider off, including one that goes up Brown's Mountain itself! Archaeological surveys have found evidence of human presence in the area dating to 8, B.
Archaic, Hohokam and Yahapai peoples used boulder rock shelters for seasonal hunting and seed gathering camps.
Continue up the trail to Cathedral Rock if you have the energy. Read More about the new Brown's Ranch Trail. This area is a fantastic McDowell Sonoran Preserve destination for denizens and visitors of Pinnacle Peak and is the best vantage to discover the more remote, quieter, northern side of the Tom Thumb Trail The trail itself is steep in areas, but the less abled will enjoy the lower terrain which is comprised of huge boulder formations and excellent high Sonoran fauna.
The Tom Thumb trail itself is steep in areas, but the less abled will enjoy the lower terrain which is comprised of huge boulder formations and excellent high Sonoran fauna.
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