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Pinnacle with a View Rock Climbing
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| Elevation: | 7,529 ft | 2,295 m |
| GPS: |
34.27164, -116.983 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 9,741 total · 60/month | |
| Shared By: | Chris Owen on Oct 10, 2011 | |
| Admins: | C Miller, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
Another "Hidden Treasure" northwest of Fawnskin and more of a collection of a few pinnacles than a single pinnacle. It has two main faces one north and the other south. The view from the south face is notable; a sweeping view with Big Bear Lake in the middle distance.
There are a handful of climbs here, both trad and sport and, although there are a few 5.7 or less routes the standouts range from 5.10 to a single 5.12.
There are a handful of climbs here, both trad and sport and, although there are a few 5.7 or less routes the standouts range from 5.10 to a single 5.12.
Getting There
ROAD IS NOW OPEN:
4X4 high clearance vehicle required - road is very rough.
Follow the Rim of the World Drive from Fawnskin then turn left onto 2N58 follow it south west, the north then back east for a few miles past Hanna, Lego and the Coven to an old Yellow Post Campsite on the left where you can park, hike back along the road you just drove and very shortly you will turn left at a faint 4x4 road and up the hill to an open area, look right and you'll see the crag. It seems reasonable to pass by the right (north) side of the crag then head around leftwards to the south side. The Snowslide road is still closed.
FOOT APPROACHES:
Follow the Rim of the World Drive from Fawnskin then turn left past the YMCA Camp onto Snowslide Road (2N68) up to the locked gate (road now closed to vehicles). Start hiking along the road till a road forks left at another locked gate which displays a "No Trespassing" sign, going through this gate and then into an open area will get you to a third and final locked gate at the end of the open area, you'll then be on road which in about .75 miles takes you to a Yellow Post Campsite on the right (now defunct 2N68C). Very shortly after this you turn left at a faint 4x4 road and up the hill to an open area, look right and you'll see the crag. It seems reasonable to pass by the right (north) side of the crag then head around leftwards to the south side.
NOTE: I'm not sure if you can park at the first locked gate legally.
NOTE: If you don't want to trespass, ignore the second gate and keep following the other road till you see a well established trail crossing this road (the PCT), turn left onto this and it will lead you to the road you'd reach if you went through the private area. This is longer.
NOTE: Another possible approach (longer) is to park at 2N58 off Rim of the World, walk it to 2N80 and follow that to Snowslide Road (2N68).
4X4 high clearance vehicle required - road is very rough.
Follow the Rim of the World Drive from Fawnskin then turn left onto 2N58 follow it south west, the north then back east for a few miles past Hanna, Lego and the Coven to an old Yellow Post Campsite on the left where you can park, hike back along the road you just drove and very shortly you will turn left at a faint 4x4 road and up the hill to an open area, look right and you'll see the crag. It seems reasonable to pass by the right (north) side of the crag then head around leftwards to the south side. The Snowslide road is still closed.
FOOT APPROACHES:
Follow the Rim of the World Drive from Fawnskin then turn left past the YMCA Camp onto Snowslide Road (2N68) up to the locked gate (road now closed to vehicles). Start hiking along the road till a road forks left at another locked gate which displays a "No Trespassing" sign, going through this gate and then into an open area will get you to a third and final locked gate at the end of the open area, you'll then be on road which in about .75 miles takes you to a Yellow Post Campsite on the right (now defunct 2N68C). Very shortly after this you turn left at a faint 4x4 road and up the hill to an open area, look right and you'll see the crag. It seems reasonable to pass by the right (north) side of the crag then head around leftwards to the south side.
NOTE: I'm not sure if you can park at the first locked gate legally.
NOTE: If you don't want to trespass, ignore the second gate and keep following the other road till you see a well established trail crossing this road (the PCT), turn left onto this and it will lead you to the road you'd reach if you went through the private area. This is longer.
NOTE: Another possible approach (longer) is to park at 2N58 off Rim of the World, walk it to 2N80 and follow that to Snowslide Road (2N68).
Classic Climbing Routes at Pinnacle with a View
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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