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Spikes Peak Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Spikes Peak

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	Abuela Cochinita S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Little Javelina S,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Spikes Peak- Regular Route T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Swine Flue S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	2,535 ft	773 m
GPS:	36.48925, -121.19833 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Always check this web page before you visit for current conditions and nesting closures:

Current Raptor Advisories for Pinnacles National Park nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/…
and
pinnacles.org/climbing_info…
Closures effective as of the day after Martin Luther King Day- July 3. Check closure website for details on closed areas.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Condors have been establishing nests at the Pinnacles National Monument. Since condors develop to fledgling more slowly than raptors and vultures closures due to condor nesting is extended past the usual Martin Luther King Day to July 3rd. Again, please check the "Current Raptor Advisory" section of the NPS website and/or the Friends of Pinnacles website for current closures.

As of July 2024 there are three active Condor nests at Pinnacles National Park.

The Machete Ridge area is closed from Pigeon Crack on west face then west around the south side to The Hideout including the popular Old Original.

All climbing routes at Crowley Towers are closed.

All routes on the Yaks and Yaks Wall plus Marauder.

Description

Spike's Peak has some really fun climbs including the beginner's route, Kermit. There is a large open area just north of the formation which is great for hanging out and having lunch. Routes under this formation include climbs on the formation proper and several on smaller formations close by.

Getting There

From the junction with the north end of the Tunnel Trail take the High Peaks Trail about 0.1 mile north to this large formation a bit off the trail to the west.