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Obscured by Clouds
5.8+,
Trad, 40 ft (12 m),
Avg: 2 from 3
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FA: Garth McGee, Keith Guillory
Texas
> Enchanted Rock…
> Echo Canyon
> Orange Peel Area
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
Climb the vertical crack starting from within the crevice behind the Triple Cracks buttress. Starts out as a hand crack and soon becomes off-width. The crack narrows again on the lower angle rock above the off-width section. The wide part feels hard for the grade. After topping out and bringing up the second, scramble up 3rd/4th class to Smorgasbord, and either walk off or descend the crevice down to Orange Peel area.
Location
Located about half way up the 3rd class crevice which runs behind the Triple Cracks buttress from Orange Peel to Smorgasbord. If traveling up the crevice from Orange Peel, Obscured by Clouds will be on your left.
Protection
A standard rack up to about a number 4 will protect the crack. However, you will need some extra big pieces and/or creative anchor building skills to rig a top anchor. There are no bolts or top anchors on this climb.
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