
Rice Pinnacle Bent Creek Trail
A moderate-paced group hike covering 5–5.5 miles from the Rice Pinnacle parking area in Bent Creek. Expect a steady 2.7–3 mph walk with a single halfway water stop and a finish around 10:50–11:00 p.m.
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