We welcome your use and enjoyment of the reserves at your own risk. Our Association mission is “to acquire, conserve, and/or make accessible the lands along the Windmill Ridge and nearby areas.” Reserves now include Bald Hill in Westminster, and the Athens Dome area in Athens and Grafton.
Shelter reservations are mandatory.
To reserve the shelter at the Pinnacle, call 802-376-8365.
See additional information below.
Overnight use of the Pinnacle shelter is permitted for a maximum two-night stay. A reservation is required. Call 802-376-8365. We request that overnight guests make a suggested per-night donation of $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more. We ask that you pay in advance, if possible, by credit card or that you leave a check or cash in the Iron Ranger upon arrival. Those donations will help to keep the Pinnacle cabin safe and inviting.
Or click here to print & mail a donation.
Disabled individuals may use wheelchairs on our trails. Our trails are fairly rugged, often steep, with numerous waterbars, rocks, and other obstacles. Wheelchair users will need to use caution as our trail system has trail-design limitations that may affect user safety. Please see detailed information on trail kiosks.
Disabled individuals may use motorized vehicles only on the Paul's Ledges access road. Users will need to call 802-869-1388 for a key to the gate. All other trails are restricted from any powered-vehicle use by all individuals (whether disabled or not). Please see detailed information on trail kiosks.
Note: These special Wildlife Sanctuary regulations are of necessity considerably more stringent than those applicable to the remainder of the Windmill Hill Ridge Nature Reserve and other Pinnacle reserve trail systems.
Take a Kid for a Hike Day at the Pinnacle
The Pinnacle Cabin, renovated in 2016, showing its new west wall and windows.
The Iron Ranger for donations is located at the left side of the Holden Trail kiosk.
It is the handiwork of Joe Richards, 2016 Pinnacle Volunteer of the Year.
Accessibility Day