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Probably biggest challenge for less mobile or adventure for others, down and up a ravine with stairs cut into the hill side that was a dry crossing as water seemed to fall into a hole, otherwise for the most part, trail is very little climbing.
Nov 27, 2019 near Ridgeville, SC
Possibly the only slight water crossing if a good bit of rain from the looks of it.
Nov 26, 2019 near Ridgeville, SC
One of three benches along trail, the only little foot bridge over a ravine ahead, just right is road with thin buffer of trees and for the most part the trail is like this except by the river a few more roots to watch for.
Nov 26, 2019 near Ridgeville, SC
View from bench overlooking Edisto River below is a steep embankment. Trail back to park is left mostly following the river the rest of way back.
Nov 26, 2019 near Ridgeville, SC
Besides birds and other wildlife, there are several different mushrooms seen along the trail, this being one of the more colorful ones at the time, although best seen and not touched.
Nov 23, 2019 near Ridgeville, SC
Old Loop Trail, is fairly easy to walk but not everyone will find it as exciting as River Bluff Trail. This trail is more for bird watchers and getting away from the busier part of the State Park.
Nov 23, 2019 near Ridgeville, SC
Bird nest are easier to see among the trees when the leaves start to fall.
Nov 23, 2019 near Ridgeville, SC
Some bird houses are more hidden than this one among the trees along the trail for bats, wood ducks among other winged animals.
Nov 23, 2019 near Ridgeville, SC
Easy to walk by the hidden main water canal (center). Not flowing from what I can tell but can also see a bird house along the left edge among the trees..
Nov 23, 2019 near Ridgeville, SC
Where the gravel starts to end that can be challenging at the beginning and an easier smoother trail starts.
Nov 23, 2019 near Ridgeville, SC
Pinnacle PT crosses slab areas, some wet. Currently, unlike another area with cables, this one has none. With walking sticks and multi-day pack, I slipped here (like many I've been told) onto my back and arm, luckily not bad, almost. Slides down 200 feet.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Parts of Pinnacle Pass trail has steep sections of rock hopping... good shoes, walking sticks recommend on this trail and not easy on legs.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
More technical slab crossings as you work your way back down Pinnacle towards Jones Gap, requires little climbing of boulders with some steep angles to avoid a long slide down. Areas like this with rain or ice can be a lot more hazardous trying to cross.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
The great view over towards the Jones Gap area by the switchback. It is definitely on the edge of a high up place with only an old chain for part of this trail.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
After Connector Trails, Pinnacle Pass has a section of switchbacks which goes right down by an edge with a great view but some big rocks to climb down—not easy for everyone or the heights.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Hard to research, so here is BC site #P1, no fires, pet friendly, little view behind me is valley area, water access is more limited, small creek near / crossing before camp coming from connector trails (is in-between them), easier if gotten before camp.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
This shows trail connecting with 6 & 20 Connector which may be 1 of 2 easier ways to use getting back to Jones Gap then rest of Pinnacle Pass on the right, a little further, becomes challenging again before end / joining Rim of The Gap in about 3.5 miles.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Part of Pinnacle Pass Trail will turn back into an old road it looks like where it is easier walking again. This shows trail connecting with John Sloan Trail which may be 1 of 2 easier ways to use getting back to Jones Gap then rest of Pinnacle Pass.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
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