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Lowenbrau Pinnacle

California > San Diego County > S San Diego County > McCain Valley

Description

Tallest rock formation in the area with good quality leads.

Getting There

From the camp grounds drive in a few more miles and you'll be able to make a left toward the Pinnacle. The turn off dead ends and puts you about a mile or so away from LP. From the parking area veer to the right as you make your way. You'll see a good trail that leads you to your destination.

Routes from Left to Right

5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 23
● Direct North Boulder
Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 9
● Crack
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 17
● Left Under
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 14
● Right Over
Trad, Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 39
● Green Book
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 12
● Short Link
Sport
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
 7
● Direct Service
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 10
● Face
Trad
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 3
● Crackin Up
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 8
● Slama Jama
Trad, Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
 3
● No Hope
Trad, Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 15
● Ski Tracks
Trad, Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 9
● No Hope II
Trad
C2
 4
● Crack Up
Aid
A3 R
 4
● Where's The Breeze
Trad, Aid
A1-
 7
● Super Air
Sport, Aid
A2
 2
● Upper Air
Aid
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Direct North Boulder
 23
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● Crack
 9
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
● Left Under
 17
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
● Right Over
 14
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, Sport
● Green Book
 39
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
● Short Link
 12
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Direct Service
 7
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Trad
● Face
 10
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
● Crackin Up
 3
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad
● Slama Jama
 8
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, Sport
● No Hope
 3
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R Trad, Sport
● Ski Tracks
 15
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Sport
● No Hope II
 9
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
● Crack Up
 4
C2 Aid
● Where's The Breeze
 4
A3 R Trad, Aid
● Super Air
 7
A1- Sport, Aid
● Upper Air
 2
A2 Aid

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Summer Nights - went out during a no moon weekend to climb to the top of Lowenbrau and left the camera running for a timelapse. What a treat!!!!
[Hide Photo] Summer Nights - went out during a no moon weekend to climb to the top of Lowenbrau and left the camera running for a timelapse. What a treat!!!!
Ghetto-aiding up the Pinnacle on a rare rainy day in the Valley
[Hide Photo] Ghetto-aiding up the Pinnacle on a rare rainy day in the Valley
Original 1986 guide book
[Hide Photo] Original 1986 guide book
Whippet Thin 11a. Very fun moves along a beautiful rail.
[Hide Photo] Whippet Thin 11a. Very fun moves along a beautiful rail.
View from the top and 40 year old log box.
[Hide Photo] View from the top and 40 year old log box.
Original monument box photo 1976
[Hide Photo] Original monument box photo 1976
Original monument box photo 1976
[Hide Photo] Original monument box photo 1976
Original guide book
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A view from the top of Lowenbrau Pinnacle. A glorious sight of the whole valley off into the desert.
[Hide Photo] A view from the top of Lowenbrau Pinnacle. A glorious sight of the whole valley off into the desert.
Some beta for LP
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Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

David Gershwin
San Diego, CA.
[Hide Comment] This summit is one of the best in San Diego County. You all did a nice job of making this LP page very informative, thanks! Feb 18, 2013
Michael Becker
Spring Valley, CA
[Hide Comment] Awesome climb in San Diego, Great Views!
youtube.com/watch?v=9ttzflc… Dec 16, 2021