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Elevation: 3,500 ft
GPS: 36.22404, -115.39281
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Description Suggest change

The La Madre area roughly describes the limestone cliffs immediately west of town. These cliffs are very close to town and lower elevation than Mt. Charleston, making them a popular choice when the local sandstone is wet. The rock quality varies, but many of the cliffs have solid rock, with some areas being a bit sharp. Some of the routes are GREAT!

The best time of year to climb at La Madre is from late fall to late spring, as the summer can be unbearably hot. Taking the extreme temperature changes of the desert into account, you can climb in the early morning or late evening so long as you avoid the direct sun.

NOTE: There has been A LOT of recent construction out near these cliffs. Be careful not to trespass on the property of the nice new housing developers out there...

NOTE #2: This are was originally covered in the guidebook "Islands in the Sky," The latest book, "Mojave Limestone," covers these cliffs in more detail.

Getting There Suggest change

All of these cliffs are located on the southern escarpment of the La Madre Range of hills and mountains, in the northwest corner of Las Vegas. The significant landmark is the solitary Lone Mountain. As the included cliffs have various approaches you'll need to look at the individual cliff descriptions to determine the best way of reaching the climbs. Most of these cliffs can be reached using a normal vehicle, but some may require high-clearance.

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Classic Climbing Routes at La Madre Range

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V5-6 6C+
 5
Indirect Glizzy
Boulder
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 7
Give Thanks and Praise
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 5
Sunshine Side Grip
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 17
Flash Flood
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 9
One Foundation
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 10
Remember the Guano-amo
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 96
Under Cover
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 9
The Virus
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 12
Paranormal
Sport
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
 50
Muzzle Loader
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 11
Thanks
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 4
Shredder
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 86
High Caliber
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 6
Toxic Reasons
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 8
Dread on Arrival
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Indirect Glizzy Gun Club > S Canyon Bouldering
 5
V5-6 6C+ Boulder
Give Thanks and Praise Box Canyon > Trench Town
 7
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Sunshine Side Grip Gun Club > Left (South) Wall
 5
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Flash Flood Box Canyon > Water World
 17
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
One Foundation Box Canyon > Trench Town
 9
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Remember the Guano-amo Rodeo Wall
 10
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Under Cover Gun Club > Right (North) Wall
 96
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
The Virus La Madre North > Area 51
 9
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Paranormal La Madre North > Area 51
 12
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Muzzle Loader Gun Club > Right (North) Wall
 50
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a Sport
Thanks Lone Mountain > Urban Crag
 11
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Shredder Box Canyon > Trench Town
 4
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
High Caliber Gun Club > Left (South) Wall
 86
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Toxic Reasons La Madre North > Area 51
 6
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Dread on Arrival La Madre North > Dreamland Gully > Dreamland
 8
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
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