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The Melon Patch

V0, Boulder,  Avg: 3.7 from 180 votes
FA: unknown
Texas > Hueco Tanks > N Mountain > Scary Boulder
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Description

Crux is at the bottom, then you follow jugs up the gently overhanging face.

Location

This climb is on the west face and very hard to miss. The obvious tall line of huecos running up the wall facing the closed road.

Protection

pads and spotters, very high with bad landing.

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Jimmy on Melon Patch
[Hide Photo] Jimmy on Melon Patch
Checking out Melon Patch
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Going up on Melon Patch. Photo: Marta Rodríguez
[Hide Photo] Going up on Melon Patch. Photo: Marta Rodríguez
The Melon Patch. Just like Lee says watch the flake at the top. Falling from this would not be conducive to a good trip.
[Hide Photo] The Melon Patch. Just like Lee says watch the flake at the top. Falling from this would not be conducive to a good trip.
Melon Patch
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Feb.2010
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Feb. 2010
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LeeAB Brinckerhoff
Austin, TX
 
[Hide Comment] sweet jugs, multiple knee bars including a no hands near the top, not that they are necessary. Beware the hollow flake at the top. May 17, 2009
skelldify
 
[Hide Comment] I disagree with the description saying the crux is at the bottom. I found it to be the topout. It's not hard, but worrying about a loose flake (that I never found), made it interesting. I'd recommend running around and checking out the top before going for it, if you're concerned. Dec 5, 2018
Andrew C
Nashville, TN
[Hide Comment] Does anyone know how tall this boulder is? Nov 7, 2022
Ward Smith
Wendell MA
[Hide Comment] It’s gotta be at least 25 feet. Great climb, but don’t get sucked in if you aren’t super confident, the crux is at the top. If you blow it your chances of severe injury are very high. I didn’t use any pads, and if you think that you need them them don’t try the route. How does this not warrant an “X” or at least an “R”? Anyone who finds bouldering at this grade challenging at all should stay the he** away from this route. Dec 20, 2022
Joanie Mars
Las Cruces, NM
  V0 PG13
[Hide Comment] Although the bottom is arguably more physical, the top is more challenging. I've watched multiple people pause or panic towards the top. I also paused and down climbed twice before I sent. I found a knee bar that was more secure than trusting a small foot. It was easy climbing, but mentally engaging. Without knowing about the knee bar, it's an insecure move. Someone fell from there and got pretty hurt, but was lucky in the way that they fell. I would highly recommend not taking this lightly, especially if it's one of your first times climbing outside. Feb 27, 2023