At 3,730 feet, The Pinnacle is the tallest mountain in Rappahannock County. It is located in Shenandoah National Park and its summit is just off the Appalachian Trail. The trailhead is accessible from Skyline Drive. The trail along the mountain contains a number of large boulders, perfect for rock climbing. Once at the top, there are several spots with excellent views of the Shenandoah Valley and all the surrounding mountains. If you want to extend your hike, you can easily go from the Pinnacle to the more popular neighbor, Marys Rock. There are two main routes up the Pinnacle: from Skyline Drive, take a 3-mile Meadow Spring Trail or a 1.6-mile easy trail from Jewel Hollow Overlook.

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