PRINT: Rock Climb Fly on a Windshield, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Fly on a Windshield

5.10a, Trad, 40 ft (12 m),

Avg: 3.2 from 9 votes
FA: unknown
Texas > Enchanted Rock… > Main Dome > Shield

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 route is located just to the right of French Route. The route can be identified by the bolt located 10 feet above the overlap.

Protection

A number 1 Camelot fits nicely into the overlap to prevent a ground fall. The only bolt is the one mentioned earlier. The route finishes at a two bolt anchor

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boulderkeith
Boulder, CO

I haven't been here in years but my recollection is not that it is 40'. Are there new bolts not at the top of the dome? Apr 12, 2013

Doug Meneke

There is a horizontal flare down low, and nice nuggets up to the 1st bolt. Super thin smears to the overlap and double-bolts (50 feet total).

Good top rope spot for French Route (the 2 routes meet here). Bail after that or commit to 60+ runout of 5.7 with just 1 good piece of pro (there is more pro right at the top). May 6, 2013

Superclimber

5.10a

This route can be taken all the way to the top, but it's a little runout.

Find one sketchy placement before the first bolt, continue up 5.8ish face moves with ground fall potential to clip the bolt. Next trend up and left to the obvious ledge with the double bolted anchor. To continue to the top-clip one of the anchor bolts and run it out up and slightly left to the downward facing flake that protects with small gear. Use a long runner and again run it out this time trending slightly right to the overlap near the top. Follow the protectable low angle finger crack a short ways to the double bolted anchors.

A 60 Meter rope WILL NOT make it to the ground. I don't think a 70 will make it either. An easy option for descent is to have your second follow you all the way to the top in one pitch, then rap down at the News Wall anchors hidden in the alcove. Feb 8, 2014

Superclimber

5.10a

In answer to boulderkeith. A second bolt was added to the existing bolt on the ledge shared with French Route creating a double bolted anchor that is in fact about 40 feet up. However, to get the full value of the climb I posted a descripion above that goes all the way to the top. It is kinda run out and I estimate it's about 150' if one follows the beta I posted above. Feb 9, 2014

Tommy G.
Fort Polk, LA

You won't have any issues with the runout above if you were solid up to the first anchor. Easy, but somewhat interesting runout moves above. You can find a rap station about 15' right of the downward facing flake (place gear with a double length and traverse or go straight to them without gear)... you can rap with a 70m from here.

The height of the first bolt was intimidating, but the climbing to reach it is mercifully laid back. Cool flakes and jugs near the first bolt, followed by some semi-desperate crystal crunching. Worthwhile. Oct 5, 2014

James Crump
Canyon Lake, TX

I did the FA back in the late 70s. Nov 25, 2020