PRINT: Rock Climb Corkscrew, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Corkscrew

5.11a, Trad, TR, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Keith Guillory
Texas > Enchanted Rock… > Echo Canyon > Motorboat Rock

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

Start on Can Opener and about 15 feet off the ground, just when you get into the crack, move to the left and out onto the face. Once on the face, you make some delicate moves upwards and towards knobs and crystals eventually making a powerful highstep up to the left to get onto the top edge. Warning, a slip here could result in a large swing into the crack of Can Opener and injury potential. Lieback this top edge upwards and to the right to finish at the anchors.

Location

Left of Navy Route and of course Shocker. Motorboat Rock, Echo Canyon area. Starts on Can Opener.

Protection

Same anchors as for Navy Route, built anchor system.