Pinnacle Loop Hike

Whew!  This hike was a bit more than I had bargained for!  The news article said 6.5 miles, but Bob pointed out before we began that it had to be nearly 8 miles, and it was.  Apparently there are a few inconsistencies in mileage estimates on signs and maps.  Nonetheless, three of us ventured out despite the possibility of rain and the extra mileage.  We began our hike on Object Lesson Road trail, then took Harlan road trail, Sugar Run trail, and finally Ridge trail to the Pinnacle.  We enjoyed the cooler than normal July weather, and encountered only an extremely short-lived shower.  As always, we took our time, enjoyed the sights and sounds of nature, and discussed how people generations ago managed to travel for miles and miles in this terrain with such limited resources.  After what seemed like a very long time, we arrived at the Pinnacle, and hiked back down to the parking lot.  I said we were like Marines today, "the few, the proud".  We were few and we were certainly proud to have completed our longest hike to date!