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Motorboat Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Motorboat Rock

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	[Redacted] T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Army Route T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Bastard's Moan T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Ben's Dilemma T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Can Opener T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Corkscrew T,TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	George of the Jungle S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Motorboat T,TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Navy Route T,TR 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sandbag T,TR 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b R
	Shocker T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a R
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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

Motorboat Rock is the large boulder that sits at the entrance of the Echo Canyon climbing area. There are a number of short climbs that range from 5.6 to 5.12 a/b X. Most have top anchors that can be accessed easily from a gully on the corner closest to Throne Rock. This area is very popular with guided groups and first time climbers. Expect it to be mobbed with ropes hanging off nearly every climb on busy days.

Getting There

Motorboat is hard to miss. From the base of Echo Canyon, follow the purple climbers trail up a set of steps. Motorboat Rock is the first formation at the top of the steps. Beginners Bitch is the first climb you encounter with the gully used to set up top ropes just to the right.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Motorboat Rock

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

5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 68 ● Navy Route Trad, TR
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 83 ● Can Opener Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 44 ● Ben's Dilemma Trad, TR
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 45 ● Motorboat Trad, TR
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a R 12 ● Shocker Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 5 ● George of the Jungle Sport