Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
Elevation: 4,136 ft 1,261 m
GPS: 37.73704, -119.61
Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views: 6,499 total · 40/month
Shared By: Bryan G on Dec 18, 2011
Admins: Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
Warning Access Issue: Latest updates on closures, permits, and regulations. DetailsDrop down

Description Suggest change

This is the 500ft tall exfoliation slab located along the base of Middle Brother. It has a wide, flat, and brush covered summit. It is located to the left of 4. The Folly and to the right of the Koko Ledge area (the large white slab) which was decimated by rockfall in the 80's.

Like the GPA and the Folly, Rixon's has a notorious reputation as a rockfall zone which scares away most of the crowds. Despite it's 15 minute walk from Camp 4, you will probably have the place to yourself.

Personally I think the rockfall hazard is somewhat overstated, but climb at your own risk. Here's a supertopo thread with some more opinions on the rockfall and some insightful history to boot.
supertopo.com/climbers-foru…

Getting There Suggest change

Drive (or walk) 0.4 miles past Camp 4. Park at a small turnout whenever you get the chance, then walk for 5 minutes through the forest and up to the base.

2 Total Climbs

Route Finder - Best Climbs for YOU!

Location: 3. Rixon's Pinnacle Change
Type:  to 
Quality:
Pitches:
Sort by:   then:
 

Classic Climbing Routes at Rixon's Pinnacle

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 19
West Face
Trad 5 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
West Face
 19
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 5 pitches
More Classic Climbs in Rixon's Pinnacle »

Sun & Shade Suggest change

Weather Averages

High
 
Low
 
Precip
 
Days w Precip
 
Prime Climbing Season
J F M A M J J A S O N D
J F M A M J J A S O N D

Photos

loading