PRINT: Rock Climb Rock Clark, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Rock Clark

5.12a, Trad, 20 ft (6 m),

Avg: 3 from 8 votes
FA: Paul Clark, Jeff Jackson
Texas > Enchanted Rock… > Freshman Mountain > Amazon Boulders

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

Overhung fist to offwidth boulder. Hardest part is pulling over the edge.

Hope you know how to invert!

Location

Giant split boulder to the left of the South American boulders on Freshman Mountain. You really can't miss it.

Protection

#4 as high as you can place it from the start, then larger pro once you pull over the lip. You should only need two pieces. No anchors.

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Kurt heel-toe camping the heck out of this route

Schuyler trying to get out of the invert

Trying to invert and get a butterfly in there!

Rock Clark

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Christopher Smith

Got on this for the first time today and had some epic flailing and core pump. One tip I will give is to throw a #2 down low and have your belayer throw a PAS on this so that they don't do slip and slide on the slick slab during a take. Super fun route to just try if you have at least some ability on overhang as it's thankfully easy to clean if you have two #4s (or a really tall person in your group who can reach the higher placements on the overhang). Jan 6, 2018