Pinnacle #1 |

San Rafael

Hiking Pinnacle #1 - San Rafael Hiking Pinnacle #1

San Rafael

Overview

RATING: A little 4th class / easy 5th class climbing
LENGTH: 3-5 hours

Fri

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming northeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

73 | 53

Sat

A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

76 | 49

Sun

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 79.

79 | 52

Mon

A slight chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

81 | 55

Tue

A chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

81 | 57

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SEASON: Any, no snow
GEAR: A short rope may be handy. < 10 m ( 33 ft. )

Fri

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming northeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

73 | 53

Sat

A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

76 | 49

Sun

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 79.

79 | 52

Mon

A slight chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

81 | 55

Tue

A chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

81 | 57

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Views from the summit of Pinnacle 1

Views from the summit of Pinnacle 1

Many of my friends have commented to me over the years that Pinnacle #1 was one of their favorite hikes in the Swell. There is a good reason for this, the hike gives an adventurous "top of a desert tower" feel, yet is accessible to most. The hike, with an elevation gain of around 1000', is not for the out of shape, but most will enjoy the meandering route and views. To keep the route interesting, the final section involves two short patches of climbing. These are both 4th class, or very low 5th class, but add just the right amount of spice. A short rope may be prudent for beginners and dogs. Don't let the minor difficulties to deter you from attempting such a great route!

Although the pictures show a winter ascent, this is a route best done in the spring or fall when temperatures are moderate. Snow greatly adds to the difficulty.

Summit of Pinnacle #1

Summit of Pinnacle #1

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