hatchmt - Aug 6, 2009 12:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
Up via Jacobs, Down via Big Willow
Quite a lovely hike up Jacobs Ladder approach. Took the hike pretty slow but made it to the summit at around 2:00pm. Going down through Little/Big Willow may have been a mistake (more bushwhacking than expected), but overall a splendid trip. Glad to finally make it -- this mountain has taunted me for many years. Went with Ammon Hatch
jekyllman - Aug 3, 2009 4:23 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2009
First timer
Difficult climb. Tougher than I expected. We did the Jacob's Ladder TH route and I was dying the first few miles. Hit a second wind at the cirque and took a nap on the summit. Got sunburned for the first time in over a year. Haven't done a ton of peaks but the view from Lone Peak is the best I've seen. I really liked the severe exposure on the summit and the view of the cottonwood canyons.
spengy - Aug 1, 2009 6:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
Second Climb
A buddy and I climbed from Jacob's Ladder. We started early, so it was real nice going up. Busy day on the mountain - a family group of about 10 people made it to the peak just after we did. The jacob's ladder trail is dry, dusty, steep, and unpleasant for a descent in the afternoon.
But it was nice to stand on top of Lone Peak again.
ericwillhite - Jun 18, 2009 5:41 pm Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2007
All alone
Had the place to myself...one of a few trips where I forgot my camera on a perfect day.
highpeakskier - Mar 29, 2009 12:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
First Big Wall Trad Route
A great experience, climbed 2 routes, The Center Thumb and The Lowe Route. Both were excellent, the crux on The Center Thumb is a very exposed lay back move using a finger crack, unforgettable!
This was the second time to the summit, first time was in January 2008, we made a ski ascent via Big Willow.
sparkgap - Jan 10, 2009 4:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 1975
Valley floor to summit
I lived in the shadow of Lone Peak my entire life to age 18. When I returned home from the service, my cousin and I decided to climb to the top from my home in Draper. We carried backpacks and camped one night below the peak and reached the summit the next day.
The day is approximate, the month and year are correct.
My brother and I finally made the climb. The weather was clear and beautiful. Amazing mountain!
PocketsOfBlue - Aug 29, 2008 10:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2008
Summit Wall lead
Climbed the link-up Vertical Overhangs (5.10a II), trading leads with Rob. Spicy but sweet!
PocketsOfBlue - Aug 29, 2008 10:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2008
Summit Wall
Climbed Vertical Smile (5.10a II) and topped out on the summit at around 4pm to storm clouds rolling in -- spectacular!
Rocky Alps - Aug 18, 2008 2:15 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2008
Route Climbed: Jacobs Ladder
We took 10 hours (with some long breaks), taking Jacobs Ladder. The granite in the cirque and on the summit ridge made for some great climbing, and it felt rewarding sitting on top of the tiny summit. The descent back down Jacobs Ladder was a little hard on the knees. See "Monarch of the Wasatch" trip report for details.
Came back and hiked it again with some friends from my neighborhood on 9/26/15.
tmcrane - Aug 11, 2008 1:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2008
via Cherry Canyon
We began at Orson Smith Trailhead and took Cherry Canyon trail, crossing over to Draper Ridge trail at approx. 8,500 ft. Rather than following the faint trail back to the SW, we maintained our elevation and headed directly south until intersecting the DR trail. The bushwhacking wasn't bad at all and seemed to make for a more direct route. Followed DR and then Jacob's Ladder the rest of the way to the summit. Followed the same route down. Round trip time was 10 hours.
I took 4 liters of water and finished them off about twenty minutes from the car, so 5 or 6 liters might be a good idea.
Overall, an inspiring peak with great views.
laynewilson - Aug 3, 2008 4:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2007
Bear/Cherry Canyon Route
I climbed this peak for the 5th time on August 10, 2007. This time we started at the Cherry Canyon logging trail starting at the new Orson Hyde trail head at 0800. It took us about 4.5 to get to outlaw cabin, and about another 2.5 to get on top of the summit. This is a very long route, but very scenic. I do not recommend doing this hike alone. During the hot summer months, I recommend taking at least 1.5 gallons of liquid with you because there is only one spring on the mountain if you do the bear canyon route. I usually will freeze 3 32oz bottles of Poweraid, and take 3 more 32 oz bottles and water in my pack and work them through the day. I can’t emphasis enough, take plenty of water. I have been on this mountain 5 times from different routes and it always is a mountain that deserves care and respect. The final approach to the summit is very technical and tricky and not for the faint of heart. It is a project to climb this mountain from any route, but you will be glad you did. The views are spectacular. Coming off the mountain, we thought we were in the wrong canyon, but fortunately with good maps, land nav skills and a GPS locator, we got back on track. It got dark on us. We went back down the bear canyon trail, and the view of the valley was wonderful. On the way down, we met several night hikers coming up. We finally got back to the vehicle about midnight. Lone Peak is one of my favorite hikes because of its views, difficulty to access, and unique summit.
Up and down Cherry Canyon. So much fun in an amazing place! Took us over 12 hours but worth every minute. Definitely recommend the CC trail...having the water available in Bear Canyon is a bit of heaven.
spengy - Jun 28, 2008 9:51 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2008
Good times
Woke up at 6:00 AM this morning. Drove to the Orson Smith trailhead in Draper. I was on the trail by 7:00 AM. It got hot really fast. I made it to the peak by noon. I played on the peak for an hour or two (calling friends and family to boast, of course) then headed down. Let's just say I took a somewhat 'unconventional' route down the mountain, but I made it OK. Boy, the west side of this mountain is a SCORCHER on a hot summer day. Coming down that part of the mountain was fairly unpleasant. I was down by 5:45, IIRC.
On the plus side, I didn't run into any rattlesnakes. Seems like I can't go on a hike these days without running into one.
The Bear/Cherry Canyon route is long and it gains a lot of elevation. (6000-something feet?)
Great mountain.
bhintze - May 27, 2008 1:05 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2002
Jacob's Ladder
I was a young buck (19) taking my even younger cousin (14). This was our first attempt at summiting anything! I had wanted to summit this peak since I was ~11. We went up Jacob's Ladder and down Draper Ridge. We were both EXHAUSTED after, what we thought was, a grueling hike. It was a beautiful hike and, to this day, Lone Peak is my Favorite summit!
Not certain climbing the peak 100 times or documenting it that many is more impressive. Great incentive for the rest of us and good luck on the next 100.
vidclimber - Mar 16, 2008 10:37 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2007
Jacob's Latter
I have starred at this mountian for a number of year and finally I stood on top. So beautiful!
Beautiful snowshoe to the top of this beautiful peak. The weather was gorgeous (if a bit windy), and the terrain was amazing. I think I liked it better in winter than in summer, despite the additional effort required.
hatchmt - Aug 6, 2009 12:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
Up via Jacobs, Down via Big WillowQuite a lovely hike up Jacobs Ladder approach. Took the hike pretty slow but made it to the summit at around 2:00pm. Going down through Little/Big Willow may have been a mistake (more bushwhacking than expected), but overall a splendid trip. Glad to finally make it -- this mountain has taunted me for many years. Went with Ammon Hatch
jekyllman - Aug 3, 2009 4:23 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2009
First timerDifficult climb. Tougher than I expected. We did the Jacob's Ladder TH route and I was dying the first few miles. Hit a second wind at the cirque and took a nap on the summit. Got sunburned for the first time in over a year. Haven't done a ton of peaks but the view from Lone Peak is the best I've seen. I really liked the severe exposure on the summit and the view of the cottonwood canyons.
spengy - Aug 1, 2009 6:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
Second ClimbA buddy and I climbed from Jacob's Ladder. We started early, so it was real nice going up. Busy day on the mountain - a family group of about 10 people made it to the peak just after we did. The jacob's ladder trail is dry, dusty, steep, and unpleasant for a descent in the afternoon.
But it was nice to stand on top of Lone Peak again.
ericwillhite - Jun 18, 2009 5:41 pm Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2007
All aloneHad the place to myself...one of a few trips where I forgot my camera on a perfect day.
highpeakskier - Mar 29, 2009 12:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
First Big Wall Trad RouteA great experience, climbed 2 routes, The Center Thumb and The Lowe Route. Both were excellent, the crux on The Center Thumb is a very exposed lay back move using a finger crack, unforgettable!
This was the second time to the summit, first time was in January 2008, we made a ski ascent via Big Willow.
sparkgap - Jan 10, 2009 4:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 1975
Valley floor to summitI lived in the shadow of Lone Peak my entire life to age 18. When I returned home from the service, my cousin and I decided to climb to the top from my home in Draper. We carried backpacks and camped one night below the peak and reached the summit the next day.
The day is approximate, the month and year are correct.
byates - Dec 1, 2008 2:17 pm
10% of Grizz's climbsClimbed it 11 times to date. Multiple routes.
peachey - Sep 24, 2008 2:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2008
Alpine RouteMy brother and I finally made the climb. The weather was clear and beautiful. Amazing mountain!
PocketsOfBlue - Aug 29, 2008 10:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2008
Summit Wall leadClimbed the link-up Vertical Overhangs (5.10a II), trading leads with Rob. Spicy but sweet!
PocketsOfBlue - Aug 29, 2008 10:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2008
Summit WallClimbed Vertical Smile (5.10a II) and topped out on the summit at around 4pm to storm clouds rolling in -- spectacular!
Rocky Alps - Aug 18, 2008 2:15 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2008
Route Climbed: Jacobs LadderWe took 10 hours (with some long breaks), taking Jacobs Ladder. The granite in the cirque and on the summit ridge made for some great climbing, and it felt rewarding sitting on top of the tiny summit. The descent back down Jacobs Ladder was a little hard on the knees. See "Monarch of the Wasatch" trip report for details.
Came back and hiked it again with some friends from my neighborhood on 9/26/15.
tmcrane - Aug 11, 2008 1:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2008
via Cherry CanyonWe began at Orson Smith Trailhead and took Cherry Canyon trail, crossing over to Draper Ridge trail at approx. 8,500 ft. Rather than following the faint trail back to the SW, we maintained our elevation and headed directly south until intersecting the DR trail. The bushwhacking wasn't bad at all and seemed to make for a more direct route. Followed DR and then Jacob's Ladder the rest of the way to the summit. Followed the same route down. Round trip time was 10 hours.
I took 4 liters of water and finished them off about twenty minutes from the car, so 5 or 6 liters might be a good idea.
Overall, an inspiring peak with great views.
laynewilson - Aug 3, 2008 4:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2007
Bear/Cherry Canyon RouteI climbed this peak for the 5th time on August 10, 2007. This time we started at the Cherry Canyon logging trail starting at the new Orson Hyde trail head at 0800. It took us about 4.5 to get to outlaw cabin, and about another 2.5 to get on top of the summit. This is a very long route, but very scenic. I do not recommend doing this hike alone. During the hot summer months, I recommend taking at least 1.5 gallons of liquid with you because there is only one spring on the mountain if you do the bear canyon route. I usually will freeze 3 32oz bottles of Poweraid, and take 3 more 32 oz bottles and water in my pack and work them through the day. I can’t emphasis enough, take plenty of water. I have been on this mountain 5 times from different routes and it always is a mountain that deserves care and respect. The final approach to the summit is very technical and tricky and not for the faint of heart. It is a project to climb this mountain from any route, but you will be glad you did. The views are spectacular. Coming off the mountain, we thought we were in the wrong canyon, but fortunately with good maps, land nav skills and a GPS locator, we got back on track. It got dark on us. We went back down the bear canyon trail, and the view of the valley was wonderful. On the way down, we met several night hikers coming up. We finally got back to the vehicle about midnight. Lone Peak is one of my favorite hikes because of its views, difficulty to access, and unique summit.
JDrake - Jul 25, 2008 12:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2008
AmazingUp and down Cherry Canyon. So much fun in an amazing place! Took us over 12 hours but worth every minute. Definitely recommend the CC trail...having the water available in Bear Canyon is a bit of heaven.
spengy - Jun 28, 2008 9:51 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2008
Good timesWoke up at 6:00 AM this morning. Drove to the Orson Smith trailhead in Draper. I was on the trail by 7:00 AM. It got hot really fast. I made it to the peak by noon. I played on the peak for an hour or two (calling friends and family to boast, of course) then headed down. Let's just say I took a somewhat 'unconventional' route down the mountain, but I made it OK. Boy, the west side of this mountain is a SCORCHER on a hot summer day. Coming down that part of the mountain was fairly unpleasant. I was down by 5:45, IIRC.
On the plus side, I didn't run into any rattlesnakes. Seems like I can't go on a hike these days without running into one.
The Bear/Cherry Canyon route is long and it gains a lot of elevation. (6000-something feet?)
Great mountain.
bhintze - May 27, 2008 1:05 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2002
Jacob's LadderI was a young buck (19) taking my even younger cousin (14). This was our first attempt at summiting anything! I had wanted to summit this peak since I was ~11. We went up Jacob's Ladder and down Draper Ridge. We were both EXHAUSTED after, what we thought was, a grueling hike. It was a beautiful hike and, to this day, Lone Peak is my Favorite summit!
mtn runr - Apr 27, 2008 3:25 pm Date Climbed: Apr 26, 2008
#100It was gratifying to be with good friends, old and new, to bag this baby one more time.
Here's the log:
4/26/08, 3/23/08, 1/26/08, 9/19/07, 8/1/07, 4/14/07, 1/20/07, 11/26/06, 9/10/06, 8/19/06, 7/29/06, 6/24/06, 4/16/06, 3/1/06, 1/22/06, 10/8/05, 8/31/05, 7/30/05, 6/25/05, 1/22/05, 11/17/04, 10/13/04, 9/18/04, 7/25/04, 6/12/04, 5/8/04, 4/24/04, 3/21/04, 2/14/04, 10/22/03, 10/11/03, 9/1/03, 8/12/03, 5/24/03, 1/26/03, 12/14/02, 10/12/02, 8/11/02, 7/24/02, 6/15/02, 5/2/02, 3/31/02, 11/10/01, 9/19/01, 6/6/01, 4/18/01, 1/6/01, 10/25/00, 10/15/00, 7/26/00, 6/28/00, 4/4/00, 1/15/00, 10/31/99, 10/6/99, 8/10/99, 6/30/99, 5/8/99, 3/24/99, 10/24/98, 8/19/98, 7/14/98, 6/14/98, 5/2/98, 9/13/97, 8/21/97, 7/29/97, 6/21/97, 5/10/97, 4/19/97, 11/14/96, 10/18/96, 9/25/96, 8/27/96, 6/16/96, 5/16/96, 5/13/96, 4/6/96, 1/14/96, 10/11/95, 8/12/95, 7/11/95, 6/25/95, 5/28/95, 9/28/94, 8/19/94, 7/17/94, 6/23/94, 5/7/94, 7/7/91, 6/16/91, 8/12/90, 6/16/90, 10/14/89, 6/17/89, 10/20/85, 8/18/85, 7/11/81, ?/?/72, ?/?/71.
Ted Bauer - Jul 11, 2014 6:14 pm
Re: #100Not certain climbing the peak 100 times or documenting it that many is more impressive. Great incentive for the rest of us and good luck on the next 100.
vidclimber - Mar 16, 2008 10:37 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2007
Jacob's LatterI have starred at this mountian for a number of year and finally I stood on top. So beautiful!
Bruce Christensen - Jan 28, 2008 8:16 pm Date Climbed: Jan 26, 2008
Woot!Beautiful snowshoe to the top of this beautiful peak. The weather was gorgeous (if a bit windy), and the terrain was amazing. I think I liked it better in winter than in summer, despite the additional effort required.