Sunday, September 23rd presented itself as a great fall day. With a 66 degree high temp for the day and slight breeze, our hike to the Pinnacle on the Adirondack Trail in Hamburg was a good choice. You can park at the Hamburg Reservoir parking lot located on Reservoir Rd. off Old Rt. 22 north of Hamburg.
We took the white blaze trail to blue leading us to the Pulpit Rock. If you have never tried this trail you should add this to your list of must dos; you won't be disappointed, as the views are amazing. Bring binoculars, a walking stick, camera and lunch (don't forget the water). From the lookout point on the Adirondack trail you can see the layers of quaint farm country dotted with little villages, rolling hills and the Lehigh Valley in the background. The Turkey Vultures love the updrafts they catch off the mountainside and they spend hours circling so closely that you feel you can reach out and touch them. Many times you are above them, and it seems strange watching them glide so close from that angle.
The blue trail is easier to walk and runs on top of the ridge. It crosses some small pockets of wetlands which seem to be nice little areas for wildlife.
You know you are close to the lookout when you see the pile of rocks. We just had to get a self-portrait...
Please give yourself enough time to sit on the rocks and enjoy the view. Note that there are copper-head snakes in this area. They are poisonous so take care not to be too curious. Last year when we did this hike a family was up there with their kids poking sticks into the rock crevices at some copper-head hiding below... don't do that!
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My hubby taking a nap on the rocks after eating lunch.
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This hike was a great one to celebrate the Fall equinox.
At about 8+ miles round-trip, make sure if you want to spend time relaxing mid-way that you start out earlier enough to beat the sunset.
Happy hiking!
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| The Reservoir |
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