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Jug haulin' on Comfortably Numb, Sandrock, AL.

Description 

The Pinnacle is just what the name says -- a rock tower overlooking the valley and Lake Weiss below. Most of the climbs here are trad lines; almost all can be set up as topropes by leading a route to the top.

The classic Pinnacle climb is Comfortably Numb, on the south (valley-facing) side. Don't miss this great route!


Getting There 

From the parking lot, walk a short distance past boulders to an open area. The Pinnacle is down the hill to the left, just past the Holiday Block.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Pinnacle:
Standard Route   5.6     Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
Pin Chimney   5.8+     Trad, 1 pitch, 100 feet   
Alternate Start   5.9     Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
Loosy Goosy   5.9     Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
Comfortably Numb   5.9+     Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 120 feet   
Valdez, The   5.10c     Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
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Featured Route For The Pinnacle
Huong shows her flexibility as she high-steps the overhang on Comfortably Numb.

Comfortably Numb 5.9+  AL : Sand Rock : The Pinnacle
A true Sandrock trad classic, Comfortably Numb is long, pumpy and exposed. It's a great challenge for bold leaders, but many like to set it up as a toprope. A 60-meter rope is a must.Starting in the center of the wall, climb a slabby face with little opportunity for pro; you may be able to place a tiny cam before you get to a fixed pin about 40' up, just below an overhang/bulge. Pull through the overhang on good holds to a spacious ledge and catch your breath, then head up through a...[more]   Browse More Classics in AL