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Elevation: 3,232 ft
GPS: 36.23866, -115.31486
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Shared By: Francis Baker (fran) on Aug 22, 2006 · Updates
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Lone Mountain is a large, rocky hill surround by city on all sides. There is a large park at the northeast foot of the mountain, as well as a large dirt track that circles the perimeter. The area is popular with local hikers and joggers.

On the east side of the mountain, there are some steep limestone cliffs that have been developed for sport climbing. The rock is generally lower grade limestone; however, the well-trafficked lines have cleaned up to be quite solid and enjoyable. Urban crag in particular is extremely convenient and boasts a few fun routes ranging in grade up to 5.12-. Suburban crag is generally less trafficked, likely due to the longer approach. There is a cave midway up the Suburban Crag that contains the hardest routes on the mountain (up to 13+).

In addition to containing some of the lowest elevation climbing in the area, the cliffs are generally sheltered and receive a good amount of sun, making Lone Mountain a very convenient option for the coldest days, especially when Red Rock has been rained out.

Getting There Suggest change

Park at Lone Mountain Discovery Park, on Jensen north of Alexander.

Follow the trail up to a small cave continue around to another large cave like recess. This is Urban Crag.

Cheap Beer Crag is up another 200'.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lone Mountain

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 41
Training Grounds
Sport 3 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 35
Ten for Two
Sport
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 34
Magnificent 7
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 59
Dumper Bumpster
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 48
Erik's Arete
Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 34
Direct TV
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 50
Navajo
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 31
NLV
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 42
Big Favor
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 39
In the Spotlight
Sport
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 20
Philo Cramer
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 19
Beltway
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 19
Mud Tiger
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 11
Thanks
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 29
Dirt Lion
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Training Grounds Southwest Face
 41
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport 3 pitches
Ten for Two Suburban Crag
 35
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Magnificent 7 Suburban Crag
 34
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Sport
Dumper Bumpster Urban Crag
 59
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Erik's Arete Suburban Crag
 48
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Direct TV Suburban Crag
 34
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
Navajo Urban Crag
 50
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
NLV Suburban Crag
 31
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Big Favor Urban Crag
 42
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
In the Spotlight Suburban Crag
 39
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Philo Cramer Urban Crag
 20
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport
Beltway Suburban Crag
 19
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Mud Tiger Urban Crag
 19
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Thanks Urban Crag
 11
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Dirt Lion Urban Crag
 29
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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