Trip Report
Pinnacle Peak via Cal Magnusson Trail
Nice, chilly autumn day for a visit and to see the new tower!
Nancy Lloyd
November 17, 2021
- Wed, Nov 17, 2021
- Pinnacle Peak Park
- Day Hiking
- Successful
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- Road suitable for all vehicles
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Good workout with 1,000' gain in less than a mile. Trail has some muddy spots, and could use some maintenance, but otherwise a very nice hike. No snow, not crowded. Clean porta-potty at the trailhead.
Started the day exploring the lower Palisades Trail, then headed to Pinnacle Peak on the way home. The new tower recently completed is wonderful! It's not a fire lookout, but appears to simply be for hikers' pleasure with nice views and a great spot to hang around a while. The walls of horizontal columnar basalt near the summit are fascinating!
