Record SL-667111 · Wikidata Q7196308
Pinnacle Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,000
m
6,562 ft
Prominence
562 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
46.7579° N,
121.7326° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPinnacle Peak is a 6,562 ft (2,000 m) peak located in Mount Rainier National Park in Lewis County, Washington. It is the second highest peak in the Tatoosh Range. There are two other Washington summits with the same name: Pinnacle Peak near Enumclaw, Washington, roughly 30 miles (50 km) to the northwest, and Pinnacle Peak in North Cascades State Park. The trail to the saddle and summit has views of Rainier. Some scrambling and rock climbing is needed to attain the summit. The Castle is situated 0.2 miles (0.32 km) to the east.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle | 1,969 m | E 92° | 0.3 km |
| Plummer Peak | 1,942 m | SW 227° | 0.7 km |
| Denman Peak | 1,831 m | W 265° | 0.8 km |
| Lane Peak | 1,833 m | W 270° | 1.5 km |
| Foss Peak | 1,989 m | E 102° | 1.5 km |
| Faraway Rock | 1,530 m | NE 30° | 2.1 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Scramble | Pinnacle Peak | 1 | 8 m |
| East Ridge | Pinnacle Peak | 4b | 8 m |
| Southeast Face | Castle, The | 1+ | 309 m |
| Classic Route | Lane Peak | 1 | 1.6 km |
| Classic Route | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 2.7 km |
| The Roof | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 2.7 km |
| Open Book | Unicorn Peak | 1+ | 2.7 km |
| Scramble Route | Eagle Peak | 1- | 3.6 km |