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Elevation: 5,560 ft
GPS: 30.5351, -104.0652
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Shared By: Chris Tarbet on Mar 27, 2009 · Updates
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If you've explored the Davis Mountains region of West Texas, you've seen plenty of rock. As a climber, this is one of the most frustrating regions in the South, especially for a state the size of Texas, due to the general absence of publicly owned land. Point of Rocks, being at least partially accessible, is a site for sore eyes after driving through an area filled with potential.
To truly sample Point of Rocks, one must cross several fallen fences.

Approach:
Approach is a little rough to the south-east face. best found route is to scramble from left side of parking lot, checking to make sure that not to climb to high before crossing low slope face. Otherwise you would need to rappel into the base of the face.

Click here to download a PDF of the Point of Rocks climbing guide.

Getting There Suggest change

If traveling south from Ft. Davis, head south on hwy. 17 for about 2 miles. Then, turn right (west) on hwy. 166 for 10 miles. P.O.R. sits next to and above a roadside picnic area. This area is impossible to miss.

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