PRINT: Rock Climb Motorboat, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Motorboat

5.9+, Trad, TR, 40 ft (12 m),

Avg: 3.3 from 46 votes
FA: unknown
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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

This is a beautiful arching crack. Good hand jams to start. The dihedral very quickly forces you into powerful stemming. Fist jams through the middle. The crux is toward the top of the vertical crack when it widens and the dihedral constricts to force you out of it. The flake behind your head is a great spot for your otherwise useless left hand.

Location

Northwest side of Motorboat Rock. Past Can Opener and Shocker along the trail.

Protection

TR anchor from the boulder, walk off the same as other Motorboat Routes. Medium to large pieces.

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Motorboat

Kneebars to the top

Motorboat Crack

Moving up the fun dihedral with precise body tension

Motorboat

Double kneebar zen rest? I say yes

Toby not so psyched on this climb

Motorboat

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boulderkeith
Boulder, CO

5.9+

It's been a decade and a half but I remember this route as very strenuous for the grade. May 11, 2010

Superclimber

5.9+

Take all the #4s you can find (four is sufficient). Feb 6, 2014

Jake Cantu

5.9+

3s and 4s all the way to the top. A really streneous and tough climb for the grade but doable with a calm demeanor and good stemming technique. Fists and arm bars came in clutch when I climbed it. Oct 26, 2015

Mac Murchison
Clarksville, TN

5.9+

Seemed a bit tough for the grade, but it's all about keeping a cool head, especially when you don't bring enough 4s.(p.s. bring a lot of 4s) Nov 26, 2017

Christopher Smith

I TRed it last Sat and honestly found it easy for the grade, just a little harder than Dan Jam. Then again I'm a bit of a freak when it comes to wide stuff and used chimney technique almost the whole way (I did a few fist jams to assist the chimney technique). Should get a chance to redpoint it this weekend. Feb 28, 2018