Lone Peak Cirque Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Lone Peak Cirque.

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Lone Peak Cirque Climbing Guide

Lone Peak Cirque is Utah's premier alpine trad climbing destination, offering everything from mellow multi-pitch adventures to world-class hard routes on bulletproof quartzite. The cirque sits high in the Wasatch at over 10,000 feet, so expect a solid approach hike and afternoon thunderstorms in summer. Access requires navigating private property—respect all posted signs and stick to established trails.

Classic Routes

The must-do lines that define Lone Peak's character. These routes span all grades but share exceptional rock quality, position, and that indefinable classic factor.

Routes

Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)

Perfect for getting your multi-pitch legs under you or enjoying moderate alpine adventures. These routes offer solid rock, reasonable protection, and manageable grades for building confidence in the mountains.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)

Step up your game with sustained technical climbing and committing multi-pitch routes. These lines demand solid trad skills and the fitness for longer days in the alpine.

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Hard Routes (5.12+)

Elite-level climbing that puts Lone Peak on the world map. These routes demand exceptional technique, mental fortitude, and years of trad climbing experience.

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