Pinnacles Picnic Ground to Mary's Rock-7 Miles-Moderate/Moderately Strenuous

Starting Point - Pinnacles Picnic Ground

Ending Point - Pinnacles Picnic Ground

Hike Distance/Rating - 7 Miles/Moderate or Moderately Strenuous

PLEASE NOTE - We are starting to get into the later summer/early fall. We are going to be hiking on the ridgeline from the Pinnacles Picnic Ground to Mary's Rock. You can subtract 8 to 12 degrees from the forecasted high temperature in Charlottesville. There will possibly be a chill in the air. Please make sure to bring the appropriate layers for this hike.

Trailhead GPS Coordinates - 38.624483, -78.342565

Hike Highlights - Pinnacles Picnic Ground, Appalachian Trail, Byrd Nest Shelter, Appalachian Trail, Multiple Ridgeline Views, 360 Degree Views from Mary's Rock, Mary's Rock

Hike Details - This is going to be an out and back hike from the Pinnacles Picnic Area to Mary's Rock. We will hike along the ridgeline using the Appalachian Trail. Along the hike to Mary's Rock, we will have multiple vista points of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The highlight will be the 360-degree views from Mary's Rock. After reaching Mary's Rock, we will turn around and retrace our steps to the Pinnacles Picnic Area. Following the hike, there will be an optional post hike at Skyland Resort. There is a restaurant, bar, and gift shop. We will make sure to enjoy the legendary blackberry ice cream.

What to Bring - Broken in Hiking Boots, Trekking Poles, Lunch/Snacks, 3 to 5 Liters of Water/Electrolytes, First Aid Kit, Good Day Pack, Camera, Tick Repellent, Money for Your Driver, Layers of Clothing for cooler fall Weather