Rooster Rock pinnacle is a popular tooth shaped basalt pinnacle located at Rooster Rock State Park. The Rooster Rock pinnacle has long been a popular rock climb, both for entry level climbers, as well as for experienced climbers, who enjoy a bit of moderately easy climbing that packs a bit of adventure into the outing. The usual route is, of course, the South Face climb. The South Face Route is probably the only route worth doing on this small pinnacle.

For Directions and Beta: see the Gorge Rock chapter in the Northwest Oregon Rock guidebook.

An out-of-print historical old guidebook details a minor bit about this site (primarily historical reference): A Climbing Guide to Oregon, by Nick Dodge (print date 1973), Touchstone Press

Services: Gas station service is available on the south side of the river at: Troutdale or at Cascade Locks.

Amenities: All the major towns and cities (see list above) provide businesses that offer a variety of grocery stores, restaurants, grills, pubs, or fast-food eateries, including motels at the larger cities.

Camping: The Rooster Rock State Park is the nearest fee camping facility. Another viable option is Ainsworth State Park (8 miles to the east). Free roadside camping is generally not an option on this side of the Columbia Gorge in this particular area.

Administrative Agency: This site is managed by Oregon State Parks.

Seasonal Factors: Viable 12-months of the year (though winter months tend to be wet, cold, and windy).

Climbing Precautions: Wear a helmet.

Road access conditions: Quick access from Interstate I-84 into the state park, which is open all year.

photo credits courtesy KH