About This Park

Pinnacle Rock State Park is known for the 3,100-foot sandstone formation that gives the park its name. Located on U.S. Route 52 near Bramwell in Mercer County, the park includes a wooded area with picnic facilities, hiking trails and a fishing lake. An overlook from atop Pinnacle Rock is a popular destination and favorite photo spot for park visitors.

This park does not offer overnight accommodations within the park.

Activities

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  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Museums & Historical Sites
  • Outdoor Adventures
Attraction is located outside of the park.
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History

Pinnacle Rock State Park was established in 1938 when the Conservation Commission purchased a 26-acre tract of land surrounding the 3,100-foot- high Pinnacle Rock. Parking areas, a walkway and the picnic shelter were then constructed by the Works Progress Administration in conjunction with the state of West Virginia. Today, the park has more than 400 acres and includes Jimmy Lewis Lake.

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Picnicking

Pinnacle Rock State Park has plenty of picnic areas with tables and grills for your day out at the park. A picnic shelter with a stone fireplace and seating for up to 75 may be reserved for group gatherings. Restrooms are located at Jimmy Lewis Lake and the shelter and picnic areas. The park also has a playground for the kiddos to enjoy.

Trails

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Cemetery Trail

This trail branches off Homestead Trail near the picnic area and ends at County Road 52/6 near Jerry Lewis Lake.

Distance: 1.3 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Turkey Rock Trail

Begin at Homestead Trail near the picnic area. Follow Homestead past the intersection of Cemetery Trail, then make a right onto the unimproved road that doubles as Turkey Rock Trail. The trail turns to single track and forms a loop past a towering rock formation known as Turkey Rock before it connects to Beaver Pond Trail. At Beaver Pond Trail, make a left back to Homestead, passing an old home site, to complete the loop.

Distance: 1.5 miles

Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult

Beaver Pond Trail

This trail runs from County Road 52/6 at Jimmy Lewis Lake back toward Pinnacle Rock, merging with Turkey Rock Trail and Homestead Trail, which ends at the picnic area.

Distance: 0.7 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Acorn Ridge Trail

This trail begins at County Road 2/6 at Jimmy Lewis Lake toward Pinnacle Rock, where it connects to Homestead Trail. Make a left on Homestead to emerge at the picnic area, or turn right on Homestead to return to Jimmy Lewis Lake.

Distance: 1 mile

Difficulty: Moderate

Homestead Trail

Homestead Trail runs from County Road 52/6 at Jimmy Lewis Lake toward Pinnacle Rock, connecting with Acorn Ridge Trail, Turkey Rock Trail and Cemetery Trail before emerging at the picnic area.

Distance: 1.2 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Lakeview Trail

This trail begins near the parking area at Jimmy Lewis Lake and runs the length of the lake, ending at County Road 52/6.

Distance: 0.7 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

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