Hike to the Pulpit and Pinnacle under the Full Flower Moon (9 miles)
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Please arrive by 4:45pm for a prompt 5:00pm departure. As we will need to make it up to the Pinnacle by sunset, the group will leave on time. Please plan accordingly.
Come and watch the full moon rise from the Pinnacle! May's Full Moon, the Flower Moon, is named because it coincides with the time of year when flowers, shrubs, and trees bloom in abundance across the Northern Hemisphere, signaling the peak of Spring.
This is a 9 mile loop hike, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir parking lot and then going up to the Pulpit and Pinnacle for spectacular views of the rising full moon. Sunset is at 7:59pm and moonrise is at 8:24pm.
This is not a beginner's hike due to the ~1200' ascent, rocky terrain and nighttime conditions. Sturdy hiking boots are recommended. Bring a headlamp or flashlight, at least 2 liters of water and food/snacks. Also bring extra layers for when we are sitting at the Pinnacle waiting for the full moon to rise. Rain or cloudy conditions may cancel.
Meeting place: Hamburg Reservoir parking lot, 420 Reservoir Road Hamburg, PA