Cardinal Pinnacle Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 9,200 ft |
GPS: |
37.22797, -118.59626 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 108,090 total · 508/month |
Shared By: | Darshan Ahluwalia on Sep 21, 2006 |
Admins: | Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
A 400-500 foot granite crag nestled on a rocky mountainside in the foothills of the Sierras. The rock is granite and very clean. The routes are characterized by steep and exposed splitter crack climbing in one of the coolest locations near Bishop.
Getting There
From downtown Bishop, take W. Line Street (rt. 168 west) towards the Sierras. After 20 miles or so, gaining substantial elevation, you'll come to the small community of Aspendell. The Pinnacle can be seen from here up on the left side of the road, perched on the mountainside about a half mile past Aspendell. Park below the talus on the side of the road.
Cardinal Pinnacle as seen from the road. Hike up the talus to approach but be careful: there is A LOT of loose rock. Photo by Kia Ravanfar.
Cardinal Pinnacle as seen from the road. Hike up the talus to approach but be careful: there is A LOT of loose rock. Photo by Kia Ravanfar.
Classic Climbing Routes at Cardinal Pinnacle
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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