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Cheap Wine Wall Rock Climbing
Routes in Cheap Wine Wall
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Boston T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Dome Driver T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Hartford T,S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Kracken, The S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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MD 20/20 S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Newark T,S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Ripple S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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TJ Swan S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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| Elevation: | 1,566 ft | 477 m |
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Access Issue: Rule changes for pets and trail closures 30 minutes after sunset
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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
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 Cheap Wine Wall is the second to last wall along the Backside of Main Dome, and encompasses the area between Newark (left side) and Ripple (far right). It is home to nine quality routes, all between 5.7 and 5.9+. The three climbs on the right side of the wall are single pitch bolted slabs while the lines on the left side tend to be longer (up to two pitches) with mixed protection (bolts and gear). What differentiates the Cheap Wine Wall from the areas to its left and right are the horizontal overlaps and ledges that are found across the wall. The first feature is a large overlap the arcs up and right from Boston to T.J Swan. Bear Can Ally is the ledge that starts above Dome Driver and continues up and right to the next wall. Broadway Ledge is above Bear Can Ally. Trees along all of these features make for good landmarks. Ripple (5.9+) and Dome Driver (5.7) are classics and not to be missed.
Getting There
To reach the Cheap Wine Wall, 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, 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. When you reach the wall, turn right again and you will be near the starts for Boston and Hartford (look for the notch in the overlap about 30 feet up the wall). Turning left will take you to the start of Mark of the Beast on the Devils Slide. You can also reach the Cheap Wine Wall from anywhere along the Backside by simply following the trail at the base of the wall.
Classic Climbing Routes at Cheap Wine Wall
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