Enchanted rock
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Me and my brother in law will be in Fredericksburg tx for Easter to visit family. Plan on making a trip to enchanted rock for some climbing. Anyone have any info on the area? Is it mostly drive in or lots of hiking? Is a .4 thru to #3 rack of cams gunna be enough for the routes there or is it mostly bigger stuff? |
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Have only climbed there a few times so can't comment on gear but I have been left out on the hwy because the parking lot was full so please read below. |
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E Rock is awesome. It is getting more popular so get their early (like, when they open) or camp. There is a little hiking depending on what area you want to get on. Approach times can range from 5-10 mins to the Carnivores, to 30-60 mins to Buzzards Roost/backside. All types of climbing, from run out face to great bouldering to finger to off width. Most cracks are short and splitter so that rack will work for most (many anchors will require a few cams so remember that). Keep in mind the Boy Scouts like to practice rappelling on some popular areas, so have backup plans if you're route is swamped. Hit Coopers BBQ, and have fun. |
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Enchanted Rock is often closed on weekends and holidays due to high visitation. You can purchase entrance permits online in advanced. If you don’t purchase a permit in advanced on a weekend or holiday you won’t get it. Buy them at: https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com |
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Thanks for the info guys. We are there all week so will aim to go on a weekday. Looking at grading will probs head to main dome area. I'll do a bit more research and check the areas y'all recomended. |
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I found that the area tends to lean towards bigger gear. As mentioned, doubles of #3 and a 4 would be nice for classics like Cave Crack, Sweat, etc, but they can be done without depending on your comfort zone. There is also a ton of fun multipitch slabs up the main dome that are bolted, some runout and some not. |
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The classic trad routes have all been mentioned above, apart from smorgasboard which is pretty fun but hard to find. |
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pretty stoked to go. ordered a set of 1 thru 3 wild countrys so now have doubles in those. and also a number 4 wild country. should be a fun trip |
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+1 for Ripple, E-rock slab at its finest. |
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Texas Crude and Fear of Flying at Buzzard's Roost were my two favorite routes. Worth borrowing/bringing some wide (5 and 6) gear for FoF if you can. |
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Jason Ackerson wrote: extremely helpful advice unless your technique is perfect |