Picturesque Pinnacle

Two more sponsors this week so I am up to ten.

Thank You:

Rusty Dewees

and

The Smith Family 

I was supposed to go to the gym this morning. But, it was so beautiful out I just could not force myself to workout indoors so I decided to hike the Pinnacle. Shhhh don't tell my trainer. 

Pippin and I at the trail head.

The Pinnacle is located just outside the town of Stowe Vermont. It has been my favorite hike since I was little. It is a great trail to play the game lava, which is when you pretend the ground is hot lava and you can only step on rocks, roots, and bridges. Even now I often find myself trying not to step on the ground. I hiked today with my Mom; luckily she hiked hard the day before and was sore so I could actually keep up. 

Pippin embraces his inner squirrel.

                                                                         

I was also joined by Pippin our little terrier mix. He probably covers three times as much as I do given the number of times he runs up and back or into the woods. The Pinnacle has a pretty impressive teepee and large cairn. 

 Adding a stone to the cairn

Teepee Time

The first mile or so of the hike is steep, but after you reach the vista it flattens out and even goes down hill in some areas. A nice break for the legs. The summit is fabulous because you end up on a little rock area above the trees that almost always has a refreshing breeze to keep the bugs at bay and cool you down. 

 Mom, Pippin and I at the summit.

More Information on the Pinnacle hike go to: http://www.gostowe.com/hiking