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Not all blaze in trees looking for trail, this part of trail went out by a steep edge maybe not comfortable for some. Provides a great view, overlook areas of trail and behind me was a nice stream running off the slab on my left side the trail crosses.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
There are parts similar to this, where the trail almost feels overgrown and with a pack on trying to navigate through it, almost feels like it wants to push you towards the edge a steep hill or cliff, depending on the section. Probably needed a machete.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
There will be a lot of slabs like this along the trail, some with a little water running down it which you'll have to work around with little paths or cross following the trail but amazing to look at.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Sections of Pinnacle Pass Trail will require a little climbing, not all spots as comfortable looking as this but some areas like this also make you pause, looking for where the trail goes when it almost feels like a dead end.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
I believe that this might be some of an upper part of an earlier fall seen from across Oil Camp Creek. It is a slippery crossing (especially with a pack) and not the only one along this trail but this one had a hand cable to hold onto so no problems.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
After Oil Camp Creek, parts of Pinnacle Pass Trail becomes more challenging compared to the first half, giving this trail its difficulty rating and time needed to hike it.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Climbing fast up steep parts of Pinnacle Pass trail, a few openings will give little views out into the surrounding valley you were just at with Oil Camp Creek.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Pinnacle Pass Trail crosses Oil Camp Creek using an old bridge. Was very quiet, lunch and refill water area as trail continues up hill from here quickly just on other side or right is a trail out to Oil Camp Creek Rd I believe.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Seen descending Pinnacle Pass Trail, a water fall across Oil Camp Creek, which later we walk across the slippery top of I believe or becomes part of it as the trail continues.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Pinnacle Pass Trail will descend, following Oil Camp Creek in sections which has a few small falls of it own seen from the trail, not sure if any are named.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
For a couple of miles down hill of Pinnacle Pass Trail in this area is a switch back overgrown old road not used in a long time. Pretty easy walking section of this trail though with some wildflowers growing along road.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Pinnacle Pass Trail's road crossing. You come out on the left where the White Blaze, you continue trail on the right side with the thickest tree, brown grass area. Not highly noticeable first coming out of woods or direction until other markings found.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Pinnacle Pass Trail starting off Naturaland Trust Trail has a less hiked feeling compared to some others in the area as a lot of the trail is narrower in sections as you descend down toward the road crossing.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Hard to research, so here is BC site #D1, no fires, pet friendly, some view, water access is more limited, small creek crossing before camp coming up hill or water down a slab before that, easier if gotten before camp. Close to Pinnacle Pass TrailHead.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Hard to research, so here is BC site #D2, no fires, pet friendly, like a 2 level area water access is smaller behind me right side down a small challenging embankment (easier than D3), easier if gotten at falls or Matthews Creek before getting to camp.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Hard to research, so here is BC site #D3, no fires, pet friendly, water access is behind me down a very steep embankment not easy after a long hike, easier if gotten before getting to camp. Closes to Moonshine and Confusion Falls trail to enjoy longer.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Accessing Moonshine Falls and Confusion Falls themselves from the trail in, will have steep sections assisted by recently installed cable (from what I was told) to hold onto during descent or climbing back out to help be easier and navigating to falls.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
Confusion Falls, shortly down river from Moonshine Falls (left Falls here), is unique in that it is made up of 2 water sources almost looking like 1 falling into shallow pool. Spend a little time to enjoy, looks like many have. Use same path out, easier.
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-…, SC
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