Hunchback Pinnacle is a prominent, freestanding formation just below Windy Point. There are a few climbs on this formation, including the now famous Steve's Arete 5.11a, which ascends the beautiful and exposed downhill side of the pinnacle.
Getting There
From the Windy Point parking lot, cross the highway and descend down slope directly adjacent to the overlook. Heading straight downhill, the pinnacle is hard to miss, and takes only a few minutes to reach.
An outstanding overhanging arete. Really positive holds and some great crimps as you get towards the top. Beware of the pump factor, and don't fear the height of the first bolt. It's on the cover of the Rock Climbing Arizona book. Great photo ops....[more]
EFR and I drilled this dog several years ago. I haven't been on it since then but I do remember some painfully sharp crimps through the crux section. JBAK is correct on the .11a rating. I don't remember what we called it.
the native peoples feared this pinnacle. those who ventured here would never return...well they would return, just without their fingertips. when asked about what had befallen them they would grow pale, and all they would say was that they had left their fingertips on the pinnacle because the hunchback god demanded a sacrifice.
beware traveller for if you venture to the sacred hunchback pinnacle yourself, you too must make your own sacrifice to the hunchback god...a sacrifice of fingertips.
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