Oregon · Rock climbing · Mount Hood Parkdale · Near Mount Hood Villages

Newton Pinnacle

Jun–Sep
best months

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The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Mt. Hood National Forest.

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Newton Pinnacle offers climbing on Oregon rock with a mix of routes suited to various skill levels. The crag's setting and character make it an accessible destination for climbers looking to develop their skills on solid stone.

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    Alpine Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 3.0 mi from the trail
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    Vertical

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
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    Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 24 mi from Mount Hood Villages

    Aviation and automobile museum in Oregon, United States

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Newton Pinnacle

    Best months: June–September. 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

      37° / 26°

      20 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 26°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 28°

      20 wet

    4. Apr

      45° / 31°

      18 wet

    5. May

      54° / 36°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      59° / 41°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 48°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      70° / 48°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 45°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 37°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 30°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 26°

      21 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Government Camp, OR, 5.3 mi away at 3,980 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes

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