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Pinnacles National MonumentA view of the High Peaks
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Pinnacles National Monument
Climbing
 

Pinnacles National Monument offers a variety of climbing routes that range from easy topropes to the multi-pitch climbs along Machete Ridge.

If you've never climbed at Pinnacles and you're planning a trip. please take some time to read our safety advisory and general faq. If you'll be coming during January - July, please take a look at our raptor advisories to ensure that you avoid sensitive areas.

Enjoy a safe trip!

A prairie falcon in flight
Raptor Advisories
Information about seasonal raptor advisories for climbers and off-trail hikers
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Friends of Pinnacles
A nonprofit organization for Pinnacles climbers
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Clint Cummins' Climbing Pages
The most current Pinnacles climbing information
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Pinnacles bee photo by Keir Morse  

Did You Know?
Pinnacles National Monument has the greatest number of bee species per unit area of any place ever studied. The roughly 400 bee species are mostly solitary; they don't live in hives.

Last Updated: August 09, 2006 at 11:55 EST