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Rixon's Pinnacle Rock Climbing
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East Chimney T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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West Face T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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| Elevation: | 4,136 ft |
| GPS: |
37.73704, -119.61 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 6,032 total · 43/month |
| Shared By: | Bryan G on Dec 18, 2011 |
| Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Access Issue: Latest updates on Covid and falcon closures.
Details
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Ongoing Issues:
Yosemite National Park climbing closures and conditions.
Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15.
Always check the Yosemite website Peregrine Closure page at nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the most current details and park alerts, and to learn more about the peregrine falcon, and how closures help it survive. This page also shares closures and warning due to current fires, smoke, etc.
Ongoing Issues:
Yosemite National Park climbing closures and conditions.
Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15.
Always check the Yosemite website Peregrine Closure page at nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the most current details and park alerts, and to learn more about the peregrine falcon, and how closures help it survive. This page also shares closures and warning due to current fires, smoke, etc.
Description
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…
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…
Classic Climbing Routes at Rixon's Pinnacle
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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![Yosemite Valley Overview - North - El Cap to Camp 4<br>
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Middle Brother<br>
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