In the not so distant past, The Pinnacle was a tourist destination for residents of outlying communities to visit to experience a bit of nature. Local tourists would arrive by stage coach, by trolley or by steam car. At one time there was a petting zoo, a small hotel for lodging at its base, and a dance hall as well as a wooden lookout tower at the top where visitors would climb and look over the old Township of Hooksett. From the top of the peak, which rises only about 450 feet, one can look out over the Merrimack river valley and experience the vast vista and the breathtaking views of the Merrimack river. ““The Pinnacle” in Hooksett is dominated by a rocky hill overlooking the Merrimack River. Long a landmark for travelers and surveyors, the site has been a tourism destination since 1855. Starting in 1880, it was developed into a park attraction that included trails, a carriage road, a landscaped grove and an observation tower atop the hill. “The Pinnacle” is significant not only as a unique area created by nature but also because of its cultural significance as a recreational destination and landmark.”

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View of town and tower from river         

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