| Type: | Sport |
| GPS: | 30.5038, -98.8142 |
| FA: | James Crump |
| Page Views: | 3,148 total · 13/month |
| Shared By: | Steve Marr on Sep 22, 2006 · Updates |
| Admins: | mattm, Matt Richardson, Tommy Blackwell, Kathy Farmer, Vincent P, Jim Day, Joanie Mars |
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
Butter Ball is located about twenty-five feet right of the Central Ramp, starts off a large, sloping ledge, and climbs the right side of the southwest face. This is the second bolted line on the main wall, to the right of Turkey Hooks/Butterfingers. Climb the vertical face on using deep, in cut holds that appear just when you need them. The climb is pretty sustained with a crux about 2/3 of the way up the route (thin face moves). Like Turkey Hooks, the anchors are set a way back from the wall. There is an annoying flake that makes rappelling or lowing hard on your rope best just to walk off. Requires long slings or webbing/cord to top rope. Good route, too bad it's so short.



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