I was hoping someone could recommend a classic bolted route in the range of 5.4 to 5.7 in J-Tree for a climber who has never been there. I'm just looking for good stone, fun movement and beautiful desert views. Thanks.

You're probably out of luck. There are some easier climbs that protect with just bolts (SW corner of Headstone Rock comes to mind) but I don't believe there are any multi-pitch routes with all of the attributes you're looking for. Sorry.

Curt

IN echo cove...
I think the route is stitcher quits.
its about 5.8 alittle run out but great climbing up an arching dyke.
check it out...
if you have a small rack then one of my old favorites was RIght on.
a 3- 4 pitch climb that follows the big dihedral left of walk on the wild side.
only 5.6

J Tree is not a sport climbing area, but if you can lead 5.8 slab you should consider Walk on the Wild Side 5.8*** as it is one of the few (only??) bolted multipitch routes at J Tree. It's a bit runout and you have to like slab climbing, but it's a classic.

Bill

Try using the "Route Finder" at the bottom of the home page

As far as Josh goes, you'd better know how to place pro if you want to do multi-pitch stuff. Places suitable to what your specifically requesting would be Red Rocks
or Owens

I second Right On and add The Swift, 5.7, on Lost Horse Wall. Make sure your route finding is dialed in for that one. There is a place you could get off route on the third pitch.

try "a walk on the wild side" - a 2 pitch 5.7 slab climb, bolted, with a great view from the top.

"try "a walk on the wild side" - a 2 pitch 5.7 slab climb, bolted, with a great view from the top."


Walk on the Wild side is a great route, and although bolted, is NOT a sport climb. It is run out, is more like 5.8, and requires solid route finding. If 5.7 is your max lead I would stay well away from it - the potential for disaster is great, and all you will probably get from the experience is nightmares... (of course if like those......)