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Elevation: 4,520 ft
GPS: 31.9169, -106.0429
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The best bouldering in the world, Hueco is amazing, but you gotta play the game to get in. Must call Texas State Parks (512)389-8911 to make reservations for North Mountain (be sure to write down your confirmation #s as they tend to lose them). The Hueco Rock Ranch (915-856-7181) no longer offers guiding services but does offer excellent lodging and camping options.Best time of year to visit is November through March. It gets windy through the end of March and beginning of April. After mid-April, it's hot as sin. The rock is amazing, bullet hard and sharp on the digits. Matt Wilder's Hueco Tanks guidebook from Wolverine Publishing is the best resource for routes. It is very extensive, has great directions and pictures. As of 2020, a new North Mountain guidebook has been published by Wolverine Publishing ( wolverinepublishing.com/sto…).

 This online guide will focus on North Mountain, since in the other areas you'll have a guide and other people who can point out the problems.

Since two thirds of the park is by guide access only, you can reach out to the local guide companies: Blue Lizard Climbing and Yoga ( bluelizardclimbingandyoga.com/), Sessions Climbing & Guiding ( sessionsclimbing.com/) and Wagon Wheel Coopt ( wagonwheelcoopt.com/)  to provide guided access into the park and the backcountry. 

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Get to El Paso then take HWY 62/180 (aka Montana Rd) east until you pass all the junk yards. When you see the ufo shaped white building turn left and go to the end of the road.

Hueco Rock Ranch

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The Hueco Rock Ranch offers climbers a friendly place to stay while spending time at Hueco Tanks. Camp or rent a room/bunk. Showers, communal hang out area, and good company around the fire are included. Easy access to climbing and no hassle. Join the American Alpine Club and save 30%. Open November–April.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Hueco Tanks

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V0 4
 158
The Melon Patch
Boulder
V2 5+
 550
Nobody Here Gets Out Alive
Boulder
V2 5+
 142
The Vulgarian
Boulder
V2 5+
 205
Ghetto Simulator
Boulder
V4 6B
 160
Warm Up Roof
Boulder
V4 6B
 227
T-Bone Shuffle
Boulder
V4 6B
 192
Moonshine Roof (center)
Boulder
V4 6B PG13
 149
Girls of Juarez
Boulder
V5 6C
 271
Lobsterclaw, AKA:Mr. Negative
Boulder
V5 6C
 188
Dragon Fly, AKA: Dogmatics
Boulder
V6 7A
 104
Baby Martini
Boulder
V6 7A
 125
King Cobra
Boulder
V6 7A PG13
 119
See Spot Run
Boulder
V7 7A+
 103
Baby Face
Boulder
V7 7A+
 121
New Religion
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
The Melon Patch N Mountain > Scary Boulder
 158
V0 4 Boulder
Nobody Here Gets Out Alive N Mountain > Grenade
 550
V2 5+ Boulder
The Vulgarian E Spur > Gunks
 142
V2 5+ Boulder
Ghetto Simulator N Mountain > Ghetto Simulator
 205
V2 5+ Boulder
Warm Up Roof E Mountain > Warm Up Roof
 160
V4 6B Boulder
T-Bone Shuffle N Mountain > Morgue
 227
V4 6B Boulder
Moonshine Roof (center) E Mountain > Moonshine Roof
 192
V4 6B Boulder
Girls of Juarez N Mountain > Girls of Juarez
 149
V4 6B PG13 Boulder
Lobsterclaw, AKA:Mr. Negative N Mountain > New Meadow
 271
V5 6C Boulder
Dragon Fly, AKA: Dogmatics E Mountain > Dragon's Den
 188
V5 6C Boulder
Baby Martini N Mountain > Martini Roof area
 104
V6 7A Boulder
King Cobra N Mountain > New Meadow
 125
V6 7A Boulder
See Spot Run N Mountain > Big Time
 119
V6 7A PG13 Boulder
Baby Face N Mountain > Trac II
 103
V7 7A+ Boulder
New Religion E Spur > Gunks
 121
V7 7A+ Boulder
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