Elevation: | 3,500 ft |
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36.22404, -115.39281 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Matt McMurray on Nov 15, 2006 · Updates |
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Description
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
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.
Classic Climbing Routes at La Madre Range
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