Please do not litter and observe all regulations. We had to fight to regain access at one time, and we don't want to lose the privilege again. Local ethics and refuge regulations are that no bolting is permitted unless expressly authorized by the park. Leave the hammer and nails at home, no fixed gear please. Everything will go clean.
This area is designated as Charon's Gardens Wilderness Area MORE INFO >>>
Currently the the US Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing the Comprehensive Conservation Plan and reviewing activities for compatibility. Contact the Access Fund or the Wichita Mountains Climber's Coalition for more information on how you can get involved in keeping the tradition of climbing safe in the Wildlife Refuge. Use extra care to avoid doing anything to change the natural resources in any way.
My camera was tilted when I took the shot, so here...
Description
Some great lines up some excellent rock. Gets a lot of sun especially late so look here late fall and early spring as prime seasons. Look for the prominet looking Pear and Apple boulder sitting atop the wall.
Getting There
This area is located about a mile east of the Treasure Lake parking lot. From the memorial to Phillip Mitchell that makes the begining of the trail, follow the good trail and look for the formation on the left/eastern side of the trail.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Pear and Apple: