Front range climb suggestions for my 72 year old mom.

I'm looking for suggestions for a birthday climb for me to-be 72 year old mother.
She's already done "The Bomb" at Eldo, and The Flatironette.

Criteria:

Easy approach
5.5 or less, the easier the better.
1-3 pitches, easy retreat preferred.
A feeling of a "top" or "summit" is a bonus.

Any suggestions?

PM sent. Very cool of you.....and her!

I am tempted to direct you to Hillbilly rock. If you pick your approach carefully it is easy off trail. Problem is, a wandering approach can get tricky. My second recommendation would be something in Staunton. Approach is on good trail and roads, at least as easy as 1st flatironette. Oh ranger or goal post gulley from memory.

Awesome about your mom BTW. Mine is also 72, still skis and works 12 hour shifts as a nurse.

Good for you and yours! Try J Tree!

White Twin Spire at Garden of the Gods. Montezuma's Tower would be even cooler though a little harder than 5.5, though she could yard on gear. Cool summits.

Its a drive, but you should take her to the Needles or Rushmore in South Dakota. There is no better place for easy routes with short approaches that reach good summits anywhere.

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Hey everyone,

Thanks for all the suggestions.
We ended up taking her up the East Slabs on the Whale's Tail at Eldo, and rapping off the backside.
She was a bit nervous with the exposure on the rappel but had a great time, and I think she's looking forward to checking out some of the other suggestions in this thread.

-- Chris

Perfect choice. Well done!