Travel Reference
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The Pulpit Rock Trail is short, only 0.7 mile round-trip, but packs in a lot over
that distance. For starters there are bursts of color throughout the year. From
September through early November, the oaks line the path with brilliant fall col-
ors. Then from early spring through summer, you will be treated to beautiful
flame azalea and oak leaf hydrangea. And in the winter, there is always the chance
of a white blanket of snow.
The well-marked Pulpit Rock Trailhead
Of course, being at over 2,100 feet you can expect to see raptors soaring, in-
cluding red-tailed and broad-winged hawks and peregrine falcons. You will also
hear the song of evening grossbeaks and a wide variety of warblers.
The trail itself is very rocky and moderate in difficulty. That is because of the
initial climb down the side of the mountain, an elevation gain (or loss) of over 100
feet in the first 0.1 mile. The average hiker will not have any problem with it, but
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