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BBQ Slab Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	1,618 ft
GPS:	30.50886, -98.81748 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	David Liu on Jan 3, 2018
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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

A slabby section after the popular caving exit down the main dome. A mix of 4th to easy 5th class climbing, with ample protection opportunities or easy free solos. Looking at the dome from the trail, it is left of the Devil's slide area past the exit of the cave section (another 5 minutes or so of walking). The area was named BBQ slab after it was determined that climbing it was the fastest way back from the dome to get back to the car and to Cooper's BBQ.

Getting There

The two ways of getting there are to take the trails to the backside of the dome. Echo canyon to base trail, or to summit the dome and descend down and right of the ravine made by the cave, then head right past the large tree. From the ground trail, (looking at the dome from the trail), the area is left of the Devil's slide area past the exit of the cave section (another 5 minutes or so of walking). There is also an unmarked but well carved path by the cave goers that approaches the base. Look for the two stacks/outcroppings of rocks around the oak tree, and you've found the area.