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East Pinnacle & Indian Point
4.9 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · Running trail in Berea, Kentucky · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from East Pinnacle & Indian Point's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Popular hiking spot offering scenic vistas, plus picnic tables and restrooms.
What runners say about East Pinnacle & Indian Point
“*BRING WALKING STICK, I REPEAT 🔁 BRING WALKING Stick*🏔️ I had a great day and it was the most beautiful weather today hiking this trail.”
“Easy access, pet friendly, family friendly and if you look carefully you can see wildlife.”
It has been discribed as up no matter what trail you take. Rewarding and easy once on top. Take your time. Bring water. Glad to see some new trails. You can do a loop from parking lot to west pinnacle then overlook, devils slide to west pinnacle then back down to the parking lot about 6 miles. You can do less or more.
Absolutely beautiful place to hike!! The trails can be challenging in areas, but it really pays off when you reach the top of the mountain. This place is perfect, whether you plan to stay for a few hours or all day. They even have free walking sticks to use at the start of the trail.
We hiked 8 miles saturday for the geocaching event. We found 22 caches in the forest. We hiked to devils kitchen then to the west overlook then to eagles nest and to buzzard knob then down the new trail. Awesome hiking and sights to see. you can see for miles and miles. We started our trip in buckhannon wv.
*BRING WALKING STICK, I REPEAT 🔁 BRING WALKING Stick*🏔️ I had a great day and it was the most beautiful weather today hiking this trail. I would say that this trail is moderate to hard in some spots and coming down in a few spots is very hard and I would advise bringing a friend along.
Trail conditions & character
“You can do a loop from parking lot to west pinnacle then overlook, devils slide to west pinnacle then back down to the parking lot about 6 miles.”
“The trial to the east pinnacle is about 2 miles long and a moderate hike which can be done in about an hour to the top and 45 minutes to get back to the parking lot.”
“You will find clean restrooms, and an attendant who will help you with the self-discovery museum.”
“Easy access, pet friendly, family friendly and if you look carefully you can see wildlife.”
“The Pinnacles, Indian Fort Lookout, Devil's Kitchen, Fat Man's Missery, all accessible in the 9,000 acre Berea College forest.”
Plan your run at East Pinnacle & Indian Point
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteforestryoutreach.berea.edu
- Phone+1 859-756-3315
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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