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Spice Islands
5.9- X,
Trad, 200 ft (61 m), 4 pitches,
Avg: 3 from 1
vote
FA: 2012?
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
This rig could use some bolts but is fun climbing up a series of boulders leading to face climbing right of cave crack. expect to be climbing 5.9 w/o gear! Currently it is essentially a solo. It would be awesome to make it a bolting party with like 20 people drilling all holes at the same time. Its got great rock , interesting cruxes and some sustained 5.7 slab climbing with no protection. Cruxes are 5.9 boulder problems close to ground but with bad rock landings or non-landings. There is a potential new lower start, find it for a prize!
Location
From Lunch Rock go up the low angle slabs. Enter the first small cave and scramble on top of large block to light of day. You will be at the base of the first island. Set a belay/ spot here. A committing boulder problem leads to easier climbing
Protection
Pro what pro :) 3/4 way up the first boulder there is a directional placement to protect your second, #1-2 cam. with long sling. Theres a good belay with gear at the top of second block, solo 2 more blocks to Seated Hip Belay, Climb one more to SHB. From here climb the blank face 20 ft right of cave crack till the angle eases. when a great stance presents take SHB. Walk off.
![Spice Islands starts bottom left and follows ascending boulders until Cave Crack is reached]()
[Hide Photo] Spice Islands starts bottom left and follows ascending boulders until Cave Crack is reached
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