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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.
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View of the trail as it descends into Jones Gap State Park.
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.
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Mark P...
Dec 2, 2018 near Slater-Marietta, 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.”  

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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.
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.
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.
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.
Parts of Pinnacle Pass trail has steep sections of rock hopping... good shoes, walking sticks recommend on this trail and not easy on legs.
Footbridge connecting day use parking area to trailhead.
The Middle Saluda River near and across on Jones Gap Trail (to the left TH in pic and across bridge standing on, Jones Gap Ranger Station and emergency 911 phone since no cell signal).
View of the trail as it descends into Jones Gap State Park.
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