Arkansas · Rock climbing · Jasper

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost in Arkansas has 18 routes across 11 grades, offering bouldering, sport, and trad climbing.

18 routes
5.6 – 5.13a
Sport · Bouldering · Trad

Best time to visit Land of the Lost

Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    43° / 25°

  2. Feb

    48° / 28°

  3. Mar

    57° / 35°

  4. Apr

    66° / 44°

  5. May

    72° / 54°

  6. Jun

    81° / 62°

  7. Jul

    85° / 66°

  8. Aug

    85° / 65°

  9. Sep

    78° / 59°

  10. Oct

    67° / 48°

  11. Nov

    55° / 37°

  12. Dec

    46° / 28°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kingston 2s, AR, 12.8 mi away at 2,145 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Land of the Lost is a climbing area in Arkansas, about 2.4 miles from the town of Mount Sherman. It sits among several other climbing spots, including West Side, Sloping Joe Boulder and Mullet Buttress, all within about a tenth of a mile. The area is known for its sport climbing, with a range of routes from 5.6 up to 5.13a, and it also holds a few bouldering problems. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Kingston run from highs around 66°F in April to 67°F in October, with July and August highs near 85°F. The routes here are mostly sport, with a few bouldering problems. Among the 18 routes, Chili for Rent is a 5.6, Envy is a 5.13a, and Mini Me is a 5.10d. The area also has a single trad route. Nearby, the Buffalo River offers fishing about 3 miles away, the Little Buffalo River is a paddling option at about 4.3 miles, and the Buffalo River Trail is a hike roughly 7.5 miles off. Ozark Campground, about 8.2 miles away, is the closest place to camp.

Routes (18)