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Pinnacle and Pulpit Rock Trail
Long ridge hike to two premier Appalachian overlook points.
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Hawk Mountain River of Rocks Trail
Rocky trail network through boulder fields and raptor habitat.
Hawk Watch Trail Hawk Mountain
Sanctuary trail to raptor migration viewpoints.
Nolde Forest Sawmill Trail
Short educational trail through managed forest lands.
About This Trail
This 9.3-mile Appalachian Trail loop near Hamburg climbs 1,640 feet to two premier Blue Mountain overlooks with sweeping views of the Lehigh Valley and Schuylkill farmland. The Pinnacle at 1,634 feet is the highest point on the AT’s Blue Mountain ridge in Pennsylvania. Very rocky terrain with steep grades in the first 2.5 miles; allow about 4 hours for the full circuit.
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Hawk Mountain River of Rocks Trail
Rocky trail network through boulder fields and raptor habitat.
Hawk Watch Trail Hawk Mountain
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Nolde Forest Sawmill Trail
Short educational trail through managed forest lands.
Lehigh Gorge Trail Jim Thorpe
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