Maryland · Rock climbing · Jarrettsville

Pinnacle

6 routes
5.4 – 5.10a
Trad
Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Pinnacle is a climbing area in Maryland, about 0.2 miles from the town of Rocks. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Biceps Wall, Below Breakaway and the Titanic Area all within about a tenth of a mile. That makes it easy to pair with other routes in the same stretch of rock. The climbing here is all trad, with six routes ranging from 5.4 to 5.10a. Rick's Way is the easiest at 5.4, and Strawberry Jam Direct is the hardest at 5.10a. The median grade is 5.6, so the area suits climbers looking for a range of traditional climbs rather than a single grade. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from the nearby Conowingo Dam weather station show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 79°F, with July peaking near 88°F. The White Trail is about 0.6 miles away for a hike, and the Ma and Pa Heritage Trail "North" is roughly 5.4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Pinnacle

    Best months: April–June and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      40° / 25°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 26°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 34°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      64° / 44°

      10 wet

    5. May

      74° / 54°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 64°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 69°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 60°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 48°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 37°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 31°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Conowingo Dam, MD, 12.7 mi away at 40 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (6)