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News Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in News Wall

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	Baba Wawa T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b X
	Good Morning America TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X
	Late Night T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b X
	Mercy Street S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	More Sweat TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	No Sweat T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Nobody Likes Bryant Gumbel T,TR 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c X
	Pro Sweat S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Slippery When Sweat T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Sweat T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Today Show, The T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b X
	Walter Funkite T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c

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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

News Wall is located on the right side of the Backside of the Main Dome. Using the Echo Canyon trail, it's the first of the four Backside walls that you'll encounter. News Wall is also the smallest of the four with most of the routes under half a rope length. All but two of the climbs require gear, and most have anchors at the top. "Sweat" is one of the best climbs at the grade (5.7) in the park.

Getting There

News Wall is the shortest walk of any of the Backside walls. 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 to the blue climbers trail and turn right. The trail will deposit you under “Sweat.” There are two climbs immediately right of “Sweat,” while the remaining routes are to the left. There is a climbers trail that runs along the base of the wall and can be used to access the other walls along the Backside.

12 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at News Wall

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 226 ● Sweat Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b X 6 ● Baba Wawa Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 112 ● Pro Sweat Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 20 ● Mercy Street Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 12 ● More Sweat TR