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Elevation: 7,377 ft
GPS: 33.77099, -116.696
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Shared By: Roger Linfield on Jan 31, 2006
Admins: C Miller, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes

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Paisano Pinnacle sits on top of the Sunshine Face, and is very obvious from a distance (e.g. when viewed from Tahquitz Rock). It has an odd mix of routes, including the spectacular Paisano Overhang - an offwidth roof crack.

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Any route on the Sunshine Face will lead up to Paisano Ledge, at the base of the pinnacle. However, the easiest approach is Bye Gully. To descend from the top, most people rappel down to Paisano Ledge. The exception is using Superfly to go directly to the top of the rock.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Paisano Pinnacle Area

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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The Step Away
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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Eyes Wide Shut
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5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b R
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Paisano Overhang
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The Step Away
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Eyes Wide Shut
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Paisano Overhang
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5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b R Trad
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