Coleman - Mar 17, 2023 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2022
S Ridge
Super fun
Jowzynkyn - Aug 1, 2021 9:04 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2021
Smoky Beginning to August
Start at 0915, up to the saddle by 1000. The scramble/climb took about 35 minutes up and 45 minutes. I'm of the opinion that it peaks at 4th class, some would say it's just 3rd. We went up the gully on the southwest backside. Great views of Rainier with the glaciers very visible, proud of Carl and Michaela! 3 hrs C2C.
This is a great little scramble for anyone who goes up to Pinnacle Saddle and is looking for a little more. The views on a sunny day are unmatched.
JRaphaelson - Aug 23, 2019 10:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2019
Pinnacle and Plummer
Great little scramble, felt it to be closer to class 4 due to exposure and some sketchy downclimbing on loose rock.
cascadescrambler - Aug 21, 2019 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 1975
Looks like a pinnacle
Have led inexperienced guests up the southwest ridge several times. Agree with others that it is class 3, but careful footing is essential due to the exposure and loose rock.
bluecappo - Jun 18, 2019 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2006
Great climb
Climbed this with a group from Boealps, give yourself time and hit all the peaks in the area in one push!
SKI - Sep 5, 2017 4:05 am Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2017
3/3 Traverse
With neiffer. Fun day out. Did the traverse in 3 hours.
WOLFrising - Aug 2, 2016 9:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2016
Peak 3
of three, that day with Maddie. The only somewhat technical peak of the day, and more fun than Plummer or Denman. A guy on the way up told us it was going to be class 6 or 7. We had a good laugh. Fun climb with a good amount of exposure for how short it lasted.
Redwic - Jun 26, 2016 12:29 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2016
Good peak but don't believe the hype
The main page says the "easiest route is Class 4" but that is not at all accurate. There is definitely Class 3 on this peak, with a lot of slopes with loose pebbles, but most moderate-to-experienced mountaineers should be OK if they just take some time to look for the best holds. Even more care should be given to the descent. Great views from the summit and highly recommended.
mandaranna - May 18, 2016 7:27 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2016
Hey, that could be mine. I lost it in the snow a while back and along with it some great pictures.
PDuckX - Jun 17, 2015 3:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2015
First Trip to Pinnacle
This was the first climb of a two peak weekend. We went with a Mazama's group and did the East Ridge. Great approach trail and a fun rock route. Rappelled down the west route to the return trail. Looking forward to going out there again. Zero snow except for a small patch here and there along the edge of the trail.
mcross - Nov 12, 2014 10:51 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2014
November
Awesome day trip! Stevens Canyon Road was closed due to snow, so my friends and I parked at Narada Falls and took the 1.5ish mile trail to Reflection Lake. From there, we followed the Pinnacle Saddle Trail. Once at the saddle, we hiked to the top of Plummer, and then scrambled to the top of Pinnacle. Looking at Pinnacle Peak from the top of Plummer, I didn't think that it would be wise to try the Pinnacle scramble without ropes. We decided to do it anyway, and it wasn't nearly as bad/exposed as it looked from a distance. Lots of fun, spectacular views! We arrived at the parking lot around 9AM, and were home (near Tacoma) by 4:30PM.
Snowslogger - Dec 7, 2023 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 1982
Pinnacle and The CastleScrambled up Pinnacle Peak and The Castle. Fun climbs and easy to get to, with a great view obviously. I'd guess Class 2 for Pinnacle.
Snowslogger - Dec 7, 2023 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 1982
Pinnacle and The CastleScrambled up Pinnacle Peak and The Castle. Fun climbs and easy to get to, with a great view obviously. I'd guess Class 2 for Pinnacle.
kevinsa - Jul 31, 2023 7:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2023
PinnacleDone as a 3fer with Plummer and Denman.
Coleman - Mar 17, 2023 2:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2022
S RidgeSuper fun
Jowzynkyn - Aug 1, 2021 9:04 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2021
Smoky Beginning to AugustStart at 0915, up to the saddle by 1000. The scramble/climb took about 35 minutes up and 45 minutes. I'm of the opinion that it peaks at 4th class, some would say it's just 3rd. We went up the gully on the southwest backside. Great views of Rainier with the glaciers very visible, proud of Carl and Michaela! 3 hrs C2C.
InfinityMountaineering03 - Oct 3, 2019 1:05 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2019
Classic scrambleThis is a great little scramble for anyone who goes up to Pinnacle Saddle and is looking for a little more. The views on a sunny day are unmatched.
JRaphaelson - Aug 23, 2019 10:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2019
Pinnacle and PlummerGreat little scramble, felt it to be closer to class 4 due to exposure and some sketchy downclimbing on loose rock.
cascadescrambler - Aug 21, 2019 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 1975
Looks like a pinnacleHave led inexperienced guests up the southwest ridge several times. Agree with others that it is class 3, but careful footing is essential due to the exposure and loose rock.
bluecappo - Jun 18, 2019 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2006
Great climbClimbed this with a group from Boealps, give yourself time and hit all the peaks in the area in one push!
SKI - Sep 5, 2017 4:05 am Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2017
3/3 TraverseWith neiffer. Fun day out. Did the traverse in 3 hours.
Jake Robinson - Sep 2, 2017 6:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2017
Traversed here from Unicorn and FossEasy scrambling to the top. Hardly class 3.
WOLFrising - Aug 2, 2016 9:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2016
Peak 3of three, that day with Maddie. The only somewhat technical peak of the day, and more fun than Plummer or Denman. A guy on the way up told us it was going to be class 6 or 7. We had a good laugh. Fun climb with a good amount of exposure for how short it lasted.
Redwic - Jun 26, 2016 12:29 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2016
Good peak but don't believe the hypeThe main page says the "easiest route is Class 4" but that is not at all accurate. There is definitely Class 3 on this peak, with a lot of slopes with loose pebbles, but most moderate-to-experienced mountaineers should be OK if they just take some time to look for the best holds. Even more care should be given to the descent. Great views from the summit and highly recommended.
mandaranna - May 18, 2016 7:27 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2016
Found phoneIf you lost your iphone please contact me!
InfinityMountaineering03 - Oct 3, 2019 1:06 am
Re: Found phoneHey, that could be mine. I lost it in the snow a while back and along with it some great pictures.
PDuckX - Jun 17, 2015 3:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2015
First Trip to PinnacleThis was the first climb of a two peak weekend. We went with a Mazama's group and did the East Ridge. Great approach trail and a fun rock route. Rappelled down the west route to the return trail. Looking forward to going out there again. Zero snow except for a small patch here and there along the edge of the trail.
mcross - Nov 12, 2014 10:51 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2014
NovemberAwesome day trip! Stevens Canyon Road was closed due to snow, so my friends and I parked at Narada Falls and took the 1.5ish mile trail to Reflection Lake. From there, we followed the Pinnacle Saddle Trail. Once at the saddle, we hiked to the top of Plummer, and then scrambled to the top of Pinnacle. Looking at Pinnacle Peak from the top of Plummer, I didn't think that it would be wise to try the Pinnacle scramble without ropes. We decided to do it anyway, and it wasn't nearly as bad/exposed as it looked from a distance. Lots of fun, spectacular views! We arrived at the parking lot around 9AM, and were home (near Tacoma) by 4:30PM.
Mooner - Oct 9, 2014 9:16 pm
Up I Go10/03/14 Ran up the peak quickly after taking morning pictures at reflection lake. Great views and fun little summit
gimpilator - Jun 22, 2014 3:04 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2014
4 peaks in a dayUnicorn, Foss, The Castle, and Pinnacle. See my report:
http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=944005
bigbadgoo - Dec 9, 2013 1:37 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2012
From pinnacle saddleAbsolutely stunning fall colors and a fun scramble to Pinnacle