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Devil's Slide Rock Climbing

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Routes in Devil's Slide

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	Close To The Top T,S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Easier Than It Looks T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Easy Traverse T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R
	Harder Than it Looks T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Knuckle Duster T,S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Mark of the Beast S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Walk In The High Country S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13

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Access Issue: Rule changes for pets and trail closures 30 minutes after sunset Details

Rule Changes Concerning Pets at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area to Take Effect March 1.
Beginning March 1, new rules will take effect at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area designed to balance the need to better protect sensitive natural habitats atop the rock, including the vernal pools, and still allow visitors to continue to enjoy central Texas’ most popular destination with their pets.

Starting Tuesday, pets will only be allowed in specified camping areas, day-use areas and the Loop Trail. Pets will no longer be allowed to accompany hikers on the Summit Trail that ascends to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Most trails, including the Summit Trail, are closed 30 minutes after sunset, allowing park visitors to view the sunset and safely descend to the parking lot. The Loop Trail is the only trail open after sunset to gain access to the primitive camping areas.

For more info:
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/…

830-685-3636

Description

The Devil's Slide area is one of four walls along the Backside of the Main Dome. It is located on the far left side of the wall, immediately left of Cheap Wine Wall. This is probably one of the longer approaches in the park, but the reward is a number of moderate, well-protected, and fun slab climbs that are among the longest in the park. The views from the wall to the north and west are as good as any in the park. The Devil's Slide also marks the start of a couple long girdle traverses that trace the entire length of the Backside.

Getting There

To reach the Devil’s Slide, follow the Echo Canyon trail through the Main Dome – Little Dome saddle, down the draw, and through the boulders at the bottom. There is a well used hiking trail that leads out from the boulders and loops to the right (northeast) and continues around the entire dome. Follow the trail past the marker for the blue climbers’ trail to the yellow trail. Turn right and head towards the wall. The Devil’s Slide is to the left while the Cheap Wine Wall is to the right. You can also reach the Devil’s Slide from anywhere along the Backside by simply following the trail at the base of the wall to the left.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Devil's Slide

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 41 ● Easier Than It Looks Trad 3 pitches
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 59 ● Harder Than it Looks Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 19 ● Walk In The High Country Sport 5 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 138 ● Mark of the Beast Sport 3 pitches
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 13 ● Knuckle Duster Trad, Sport