End Pinnacle

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Climbers on End Pinnacle.

Description & Descent 

End Pinnacle is the at the Northwest end of the Rockfellow group. It has a number of excellent climbs, some of which are bold traditional lines while others are well-protected bolted climbs.

DESCENT: From the summit of End Pinnacle, there are at least two means for descent:

The most frequently used (and most interesting) descent is to walk NNE from the summit to the rappels. You will head downhill on some slightly exposed terrain about 100' to a large bowl about 30' in diameter. Enter the bowl and walk to its SE side. There is a crack here. Up and out of the bowl there is a tree next to this crack, the first rappel anchor is next to the tree. It's exposed, so stay roped up when moving to it.

Double rope rappel from this anchor to a second anchor approximately 150 feet below. A single rope rappel will take you further down into a deep notch. Head down the ramp at the bottom of the notch until you reach a third anchor on your right as the angle of the terrain becomes more steep. Another single rope rappel takes you to a level spot. From here, head straight across an exposed move to an opening out to the face and a final rappel anchor. (Do not continue further down into the cave.) A double rope rappel from this anchor deposits you on the ground on the north side of End Pinnacle.

Alternatively, it is possible to rappel the SW face with two ropes. This will require some cord left on the last anchor of Endgame. Also, be sure there is not a party ascending any of the classic lines on the SW face, and beware of getting your ropes stuck. Rappelling Jimmywacky seems with two ropes seems to result in the fewest rope snags.

See this topo to locate anchors down the SW face:
http://www.geir.com/end%20pinnacle%20sw.pdf

Getting There 

From the campground in the East Stronghold, head north on the road approx .2 miles to a trail next to a large boulder in the road. Follow this trail west for approx .5 miles and gaining 1000 feet in elevation. At this point the path passes through a notch and levels off. After another 100 yards the trail forks, turn southwest and head toward the Rockfellow domes (which will be very obvious at this point.) After .2 miles, the trail heads up a short hill and deposits you at the North side of End Pinnacle.

The Classics

Featured Route For End Pinnacle

Endgame 5.10a  AZ : Cochise Stronghold : ... : End Pinnacle

An amazing, if unlikely line up the SSW side of the End Pinnacle, around the corner from Days of Future Passed. Great, mostly well-protected and airy climbing with a little bit of everything. The start is under a house-sized boulder which leans against the End Pinnacle. Beware of possible windy conditions and a shady and possibly very chilly first belay under a large boulder.P1: Start on the slab under the boulder to a small ledge and out to t...[more]   Browse More Classics in AZ