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About Austin Climbing

Rock climbing and bouldering in Austin may not involve cloud-piercing mountains, but there are plenty of boulders, cliff faces, and crags to be had. One of the top climbing destinations is right in the heart of central Austin at the Barton Creek Greenbelt. It has more than 200 routes, ranging from 5.8 to 5.12+. For more bouldering in town, in the southeast corner of the city near the airport is McKinney Falls, with several great routes.

Just outside Austin proper is the popular Reimer’s Ranch, with some of the best vertical climbs and overhangs in Central Texas. Still a little farther out in the Texas Hill Country, less than two hours from downtown, is Enchanted Rock. This park has lots of quality, high climbs including top-rope, trad and bouldering. Climbs range from Cave Crack, a 5.7, 100-foot trad, to the V1 Pool with No Bodies.

There are many other climbing destinations in and around Austin, so chances are that you’ll find plenty to your liking.

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Bull Creek Park - Climbing

Bull Creek Park offers some classic bouldering on the Austin Greenbelt that is quick and convenient.

Difficulty

2 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

4.5 miles

Duration

1-3hrs
Monster Rock - Climbing

With over 45 lead routes, 7 top rope sections, and 37 boulder problems, this is a no-frills destination for serious climbers!

Difficulty

4 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

19.7 miles

Duration

2 hours, or all day
Hueco Tanks - Climbing

Ahh, Hueco Tanks! For years, this place has been widely considered one of the best bouldering destinations in the world, and it remains true to this day. If you're a climber, you simply must make a visit.

Difficulty

5 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

502.6 miles

Duration

1 day +
Georgetown/Hospital Riverside Sanctuary - Climbing

Quick, fun, and quiet climbing is what you'll find at the Georgetown Hospital Riverside Sanctuary!

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

22.4 miles

Duration
Camp Eagle - Climbing

Camp Eagle is a privately run Christian Camp that allows public access to it's fun limestone rock climbing routes, hiking and mountain biking trails.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

133.6 miles

Duration
McKinney Falls Bouldering

McKinney falls holds a high concentration of some of Austin’s hardest boulder problems.

Difficulty

4 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

7.8 miles

Duration
Barton Creek Greenbelt Climbing - Spyglass Access

15 access points, 200 climbing routes and limitless limestone. Climbing at Barton Creek Greenbelt really is an amazing experience with unbelievably easy access.

Difficulty

4 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

3.9 miles

Duration

2 hours to all day
Reimer's Ranch Park

Reimer's Ranch Park offers outdoor enthusiasts all of their favorite recreational activities: trail running, mountain biking, hiking, and especially climbing!

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

22.5 miles

Duration

Full Day