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Routes in Throne Rock Area
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Hard Hands T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Jack Knife T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Orient Express S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Practice slab TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Access Issue: Rule changes for pets and trail closures 30 minutes after sunset
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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
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
Orient Express is a fun bolted route on a large, narrow boulder behind the Practice Slab and right of the obvious Jack Knife crack. Begin off three chockstones at the base of the route (good belay ledge below the chockstones). Climb the steep face past four bolts using small scoops and dishes for your feet and a collection of large crystals and small edges for hands. The crux is clipping the second bolt, and the moves above the third bolt are equally interesting. At the third bolt, climb up and right to a very positive flake that leads to the fourth bolt. There is a little run out to the top of the boulder. There is a set of anchors on the wall behind the top of the boulder. The best bet is to rap off and pull the long end of the rope through to minimize rope drag over the sharp, crystalline granite. Felt a little harder than the 5.9 rating.
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