Hello all,
I am new to Texas. I started climbing a few months ago and want to climb at natural places. I happen to be heading to the Trans-pecos (Franklin Mountains area) in maybe January. Does anyone have some suggestions on intermediate natural climbing? If you know of any in South Texas (RGV), that would be appreciated as well.
Rock Climbing General?
>>1046587
Hueco is best but you probably already know that. I went climbing today. Whitehorse ledge in North Conway NH. Long run out easy slab.
>>1046587
There's not a lot of publicly accessible climbing in the state. Trans-Pecos is best. Hueco Tanks is the only spot where a lot has been done, but I've always thought Big Bend could be pretty good too, if someone was willing to put in the work to pioneer routes there.
There's absolutely nothing down in South Texas. It's pretty flat down there--just look at a topo map. Your closest outdoor climbing would be in the Hill Country. Enchanted Rock can be decent.
I've heard good things about Reimer's Ranch but don't personally know anything about it.
>>1046587
Enchanted Rock in Fredricksberg has some decent climbing opportunities.
You're not going to have many options in Texas that isn't Big Bend or in the extreme west pays off the state, though.
>>1046587
>(Franklin Mountains area)
if you havent, check mountainproject.
Hueco
>january
Better call ahead and get reservations, son
what kind of climbing? bouldering? trad? sport?
theres a lot of each if youre willing to drive a little more (an hour or so)
have fun
>>1047270
I was thinking mainly bouldering. I don't have any gear, but my shoes.
I probably won't have time to drive an extra hour.
Thank you for the reservations tip! Once, we figure out where we are going I will call ahead to make sure I can boulder when I get there.