BETA PHOTO: The penguin climbs the inside face of the pinnacle
Description
The Penguin is a pinnacle with an ugly approach. There are also climbs on the main wall (Tear Garden). The pinnacle itself is short, with slings for the anchors.
Getting There
Park almost 4 miles up canyon. Hike up the north side of the road; hiking up talus slopes until they end, and then crossing through small patches of scrub oak until the next talus field is acquired. There are cairns, so look for them. The approach is hard and hot, but do-able. My wife, 5-yr old son, baby in a backpack, and myself have done it twice, so pump it out. Once there clamber up onto the ledge and go between the pinnacle and the wall for a nice cool area to recuperate.
The Penguin
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