Jed Perkins at The Penthouse, with Squamish below.
Description
The Penthouse is a section of The Chief that lies above the Grand Wall, just below the south summit. It is home to a handful of sport and mixed routes in the 5.10 to 5.11 range, and offers spectacular views from moderate single-pitch climbs.
Getting There
Take the Backside trail from the campground and follow the signs to the South summit. A few minutes before the top (just after the fixed metal ladder on the trail) break left on a side-trail that traverses along the top of the cliffs. The Penthouse wall is undercut by a small overhang for much of its length, and there is a small memorial plaque that you will pass as soon as you come to it.
Hiking time is around 30 minutes from the campground.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Penthouse:
Bad Religion 5.10c/d Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 140 feet
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