What regulations apply to climbing at Pinnacles?
1. Climbing is not allowed on routes where rock fall or dropped gear might injure people using established hiking trails. This ban includes but is not limited to routes 58 through 68 and 339a (as numbered in the Climber’s Guide). This does not apply to routes above climber access or social trails. 2. No power drills may be used for bolting. By longstanding tradition, the first ascent ethic at Pinnacles is “ground up”. Rappel placed bolts are not part of the Pinnacles first ascent ethic. 3. Some formations may be closed from January through July in order to protect nesting falcons and eagles. Check with a Ranger for information on specific routes or check the climbing information boards at the East and West trailheads. While the closures are voluntary, climbers or hikers who disturb nesting birds or other wildlife will be fined. 4. We highly recommend use of brown or gray webbing for anchors to reduce the scenic damage caused by webbing left behind on climbs. Also, the use of “chalk bal
