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Solo trip-starting point Central Texas-suggestions for destinations wanted

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Andrew Wood · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 60

super lazy, don't have 4x4 for all the spots I already have scoped, gonna shoot out to mineral wells for a few puts then I'm off to the races, please help me with suggestions on places to visit

places I am bummed my miata can't make it to; dutchman's draw and enchanted tower

wouldn't mind bagging some peaks as well. no aid climbing, no mixed/ice climbing

>double rack, endless draws, 70m rope, low clearance vehicle

Andrew Wood · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 60

well, thank you for all the suggestions, I'll take those into consideration

Frank Stein · · Albuquerque, NM · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 205

You can hike to ET over the saddle. It isn't too bad, and takes just a little longer than driving the back way.

Andrew Wood · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 60

totally, I just hope my bad hip holds up for that hike, trust me, I've been contemplating that! ET is my #1

WMcD · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 177

How about Mexico? El Potrero Chico is close to home, in season, and an easy place to arrive solo. Or if you're craving the steepness, El Salto is still closer than the Tower, accessible with low-clearance, and arguably higher quality climbing.

David Deville · · Fayetteville, AR · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 90

I think it would be hard to find partners for ET this time of year. If I was solo I'd go to Hueco and I don't even like bouldering that much. It would be hard to have a bad time there and finding partners would be really easy. I'd think that getting on North Mountain during the week would be easy since almost nobody is on break right now. Also, a lot of the climbing in AZ is in season right now and finding partners in/around Tucson should be pretty easy.

Doug Meneke · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 10

Minerals Wells is fun but short. You will have a dozen minutes of fun here.

I highly recommend Enchanted Rock, just north of Fredericksburg...beautiful, clean granite.

Andrew Wood · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 60

AZ is in season, guess I'm heading that way!!!
Just got back from Mexico, I'm still sore and tired!
I'm bringing my silent partner, sorry, forgot to mention.

Ryan Maitland · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2014 · Points: 10

Have you been to mineral wells before?

If not, I can't say it strongly enough: DO NOT GO TO MINERAL WELLS.

As has been said above, it is terribly short, TR only, rock is shit and if that doesn't turn you off, the hoards of boy scouts/tourists that hike down there will. Aside from being the closest spot to DFW, there are no redeeming qualities.

Living in Dallas, 10 out of 10 times I would rather drive 3-4 hours to Enchanted Rock than drive 1.5 hours to MW. I haven't been to Reimer's but have heard that is a fun place near Austin.

Hueco is awesome, even if you're not a boulderer. But the bouldering scene is generally super friendly and inclusive, so being solo would be easy. There are a few bolted routes that I haven't climbed so I can't speak to quality, but they're there.

YMMV.

Nathan Self · · Louisiana · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 90

Roy NM isn't too far..rumor has it that there's a thousand spectacular boulders there. Good luck with beta.

Andrew Wood · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 60

I have a double rack, draws and a 70m rope. I am not bringing a crashpad. I'm not obliged to go somewhere(hueco tanks) where sleepwalking can turn into criminal charges, so please, only suggestions of rockclimbing destinations where freedom is allowed, this is America after all.

Frank Stein · · Albuquerque, NM · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 205

Last Chance and the Tunnel may be on your way. Those are worthwhile sport areas.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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