PRINT: Rock Climb Ambulance Blues, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Ambulance Blues

5.10b R, Sport, TR, 100 ft (30 m),

Avg: 2 from 3 votes
FA: Bill Gooch, John Sanders
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

Just to the right of where the overlap reaches the ground, clip the first bolt and then move up and to the left. At the third bolt, move up and to the left and join Ripple and finish on anchors for Ripple. SEE COMMENT BELOW FOR MORE DETAILED INSTRUCTION.

Location

Below and to the right of Ripple. Begins just to the right of where the overlap reaches the ground.

Protection

8 bolts and 2 anchors

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mattm
TX

Locate the 1st Bolt for Ambulance Blues about 25' above where the overlap comes closest to the ground. It's above a natural "dish" as the DDM states.

Pull over the overlap near the "point" and continue up to the 1st bolt. Continue up and left past two more bolts at decent stances. Be mindful of rope slack as the ground slopes up with you and a poor belay could put you in ground fall territory. From the 3rd bolt, continue up and left to the 2nd bolt on Ripple. Finish for Ripple. ~45m

It's a good idea to locate the Ripple bolts prior to setting off on this one. (Climb as a good warm up). The Carpet Crawl bolts cross AB and can be slightly misleading for the first timer.
While the 1st bolt looks quite high, the crux moves occur lower down, pulling over and establishing yourself on the overlap. Feb 28, 2016