Pinnacle Meadow Hike

Did someone say "exercise"? Oh yes, we heard you loud and clear! With sunny skies and no rain in the forecast, it's time for an adventure. Stowe, here we come! First stop: the Pinnacle Summit.

But, of course, every great adventure has its challenges. Just before reaching the trailhead parking lot, we encountered a "Road Closed" sign. And there, in the middle of the road, was a big ol' track hoe, digging away like it was searching for buried treasure. We had a classic dilemma: turn around or follow the car that just went through? Being the intrepid explorers we are, we threw caution to the wind and followed suit.

Upon arriving at the trailhead parking lot, we found ourselves thwarted once more. The road had decided to take a break, thanks to the heavy rains from the past two days, and was partially washed away. So, off to the other parking lot we went, dodging washed-out roads and driveways like we were in an off-road rally.

Finally parked and ready to roll, we hit the Pinnacle Meadow Trail, which, for the first quarter mile, is basically a gravel road. But then, the real fun began! We climbed boulder staircases, hopped and jumped from rock to rock like mountain goats, and made our way to the top. The view? Absolutely stunning. The day? Perfect for a hike. The experience? Exactly what we needed.

Next stop: biking the Stowe Recreation Path!Read more