Central Pinnacle
Central Pinnacle in Washington has 5 climbing routes ranging from moderate to hard.
- 5 routes
- 5.8 – 5.10b
- Trad · Sport
Central Pinnacle is a climbing area in Washington, about 7 miles from the town of Creswell Heights. It sits right next to Chimney Rocks, which is just 0.1 mile away, so the two areas are easy to combine into one outing. The area has five routes, four of which are traditional climbs. The grades range from 5.8 to 5.10b, with Orion and West Arete the standouts. West Arete is a sport route, and it was first climbed by George Zack and Ethan Vella in May 2015. Nearby, paddlers can head to Dougan Creek or the West Fork Washougal River, both within about 3 miles. Hikers have the Silver Star Trail and Indian Pits about 3 miles off, and Sunset Campground is roughly 7 miles away for an overnight stay.
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