The Lone Ranger
5.7 PG13 sport · 2 pitches · 250 ft · ★★☆☆
Southwest Face has 2 routes, from 5.6 to 5.7 PG13; this is the hardest.
First ascent: unknown
Description
Another easy multipitch on the southwest face. First pitch is runout and the second pitch will probably feel spicy for the 5.7 leader. If you want well protected, hop on the route to the right. Bring a brush to help clean this up. P1 110’ 5.4R (3 bolts) Climb a low angle runout slab to a good ledge. P2 125’ 5.7 (8 bolts) Head up and left following slabs and overlaps. The bolts are difficult to see from below. Pull a final steep section to a stance at the top of the wall. P3 50’ 4th class (0 bolts) Move the belay up to a single belay bolt that is clear of the exposure on the Wall. From here you can walk, with minimal exposure to the summit. Descent: This route is not set for rappelling; at pitch 2 anchor, scramble 25 feet up and right to the top anchor of Training Grounds and rappel that route. Alternatively you can walk down the hikers trail from the summit.
Location
At the top of the gully. Left of the 2 routes.
Protection
Bolts
Access
Lone Mountain stands on its own in the northwest of the Las Vegas valley, apart from the La Madre range: it isn't part of the La Madre Mountain Wilderness.
More routes on Southwest Face
- Training Grounds 5.6