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Reimer's Ranch

Submitted By: Matt Richardson on Jun 28, 2006
Administrators: Hank Caylor, Matt Richardson, LeeAB
Latitude: 30.3337  Longitude: -98.1222 
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Description 

Located approximately 30 miles southwest of Austin, Reimer's Ranch provides an excellent selection of pocketed limestone sport climbs ranging from 5.5 to 5.14. The majority of the walls overlook the Pedernales river a short distance away which provides an excellent post-climb cool down in the summer.

In the past, climbers would usually be greeted by Milton Reimer or his wife, Joy, at the gate. For two dollars a person, one gained access to excellent climbing in a beautiful locale. The entry ticket contained the rules ("No naked parties, no beer drinkin", etc.).

Travis County recently purchased the property and began official operation on December 1, 2005. Starting in January of 2006, the park was open to the public 7 days a week (it was previously open only Thursday through Sunday) from sunrise to sunset. The current entry fee is $8.00 per car (so pack 'em in). Check out Travis County's website for Reimer's Ranch Park for more information on hours and fees.


Getting There 

From Austin, take Highway 71 west. Turn left at FM 3238 (also known as Hamilton Pool Road). The entrance to the ranch will be approximately 12 miles down this road on the right.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Reimer's Ranch:
Eight Flake   5.8     Sport, 1 pitch   Dr. Seuss / Prototype Wall
Prototype   5.10b/c     Sport, 1 pitch   Dr. Seuss / Prototype Wall
Liposuction   5.12a     Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet   Sex Cave
Jade   5.12a     Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet   House of Pain
Rain Dance   5.12b     Sport, Chipped, 40 feet   House of Pain
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Featured Route For Reimer's Ranch
Nat crusing the roof of Elephant Man

Elephant Man 5.13-  TX : Reimer's Ranch : Sex Cave
Start out on the big hanging blob with the crack jug at the back. You can climb the first bit either feet or head first depending on your preference. Once you reach the hanging rib that Lipo climbs you are able to get your feet lower than you hands. Traverse across this under the roof to difficult moves getting to the 4th bolt. Turn the lip here (Roman Orgy continues further and Donkey Lady exits earlier)and make a couple of difficult moves onto ...[more]   Browse More Classics in TX


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By Steve Marr
From: Lakewood, Washington
Dec 15, 2006

You can download a number of .pdf topos for the climbing areas at Reimer's Ranch from the Texas Climbers web site (texasclimbers.com):

Reimer's Ranch Topos

By freddy k
From: Denver, CO
Jan 15, 2007

When will people stop removing draws by rappel (your not that strong, if you were than your would respect other climbers) left on routes by people projecting?