Guided Lumpy Ridge Climbs

Climbing Lumpy Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park

Lumpy Ridge is awesome, the climbs are moderately long, two to five pitches on average, and take place in a spectacular setting with views of Longs Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park. The climbing is endless and are spread out on a number of unique granite formations. The pitches tend to be full length and take place on highly technical granite that requires solid footwork. From classic beginner routes (5.5-5.8) to more challenging (5.9-5.12) Lumpy Ridge has something for everyone. Listed below is a list of some of our favorite climbs. If you have a group larger than 2 people or you would like to climb something other than what is listed here, please contact us and we would be happy to accommodate.

All Multi-Pitch Trips Include

  • Certified guide, Climbing gear, Ropes, Harness, Helmet, Rock shoes.

Rate

  • 1 Person: $450

  • 2 or more people: $275 per person

Raptor closures

  • Closures are in effect from February 15 to July 31, 2022.

  • Closure Areas Include: Twin Owls, Rock One, Batman Rock, Batman Pinnacle, Thunder Buttress, The Parish, Lightning Rock, Checkerboard, Sundance Buttress, The Book, Bookmark Pinnacle, The Left Book, Bookmark, The Needle Summit and access trails, Cathedral Wall

  • Ream more info on the RMNP website here.

*We have a limited use technical guide permit for Rocky Mountain National Park, so trips are limited. Reserve a trip today before we run out of spots. Choose from the Classic Climbs listed below or if you have another climb in mind, give us a call and lets plan an adventure today!

 

FEATURED LUMPY RIDGE CLIMBS

Batman and Robin (5.6)

Batman and Robin is one of Lumpy Ridges most accessible and classic moderate climbs. This massive 600’ tower of granite offers a little bit of face climbing, a little bit of crack climbing and stunning views into the Rocky Mountain National Park and the majestic Longs Peak from atop a large flat pinnacle with nothing harder than 5.6 climbing! This route is suitable for all climbers who are willing to put in the hiking and climbing effort. Usually done in about 6 hours from car to car, there is a 1.5-mile approach hike, 600’ of sustained 5.6 climbing, a photogenic scene from the peak of the pinnacle and a well deserved lunch provided back at the base of the climb!
Area Information: Batman Pinnacle
Pitches: 3

White Whale (5.7)

White Whale is another of Lumpy Ridges many, many classic climbs. A featured slab with a small roof traverse leads to a wonderful seated belay underneath the 5.7 hand crack above, the money pitch! Conquering this long, featured hand crack leads to another comfortable belay before continuing up easier terrain onto a flat view point into the Rockies with an easy walk-off decent. Good footwork makes this climb casual and non-strenuous.
Area Information: Left Book
Pitches: 3

Osiris (5.7)

Much harder and more strenuous than White Whale. The first pitch chimney (rated 5.6) makes you earn the wonderful crux—twin finger cracks through a bulge.
Area Information: The Book
Pitches: 4

Pear Buttress (5.8)

Pear Buttress has it all. Face climbing, crack climbing, comfortable belays, traverses, a large 5.7 roof finish, all this plus it gets you close to one of the highest points on Lumpy Ridge! This point allows clarity of many prominent features in the part, “The Diamond”, a very daunting wall at 13,000’ on Longs Peak becomes visible and a clear understanding of how it gets its name becomes clear. Very popular and for good reason, many will tell you that it is unquestionably the best route on all of Lumpy Ridge. If you can climb 5.8, put this on your tick list, you will not be disappointed!
Area Information: The Book
Pitches: 5-6

Backflip (5.9)

If you’re looking for a long, sustained moderate route, Backflip should be a consideration. Most of the climbing in these 4 or 5 pitches is 5.8 or 5.9 climbing. Thin dihedrals, lie-backs, an under-cling traverse and dispersed finger cracks are some of the main features of this route. The wandering nature of this route and pure exposure gives you a true sensation of what adventure climbing encapsulates and doesn’t end at the top! Let’s begin navigating the descent together by rappelling off of a massive tree and wandering down a labyrinth of rock.
Area Information: Bookmark
Pitches: 3-4

J-Crack (5.9)

One of the most sought after climbs at Lumpy Ridge – a must-do crack climb with a friction crux on the third pitch.
Area Information: The Book
Pitches: 5-6

Kor’s Flake (5.9)

A moderate classic on the largest cliff in the sub-alpine. Kor’s offers diverse climbing and frightening exposure. The fourth pitch is superb.
Pitches: 5

Mainliner (5.9)

A fantastic route, with crux moves involving a wide stem off opposing corners. It’s another route featuring diverse climbing—from thin edges, to fingers, to hand and fist jams – a spectacular rock climb.
Pitches: 5+