Texanephrine

5.10d trad · 14 pitches · 1,500 ft · ★★★☆

Route 5 of 17 from left to right on The Texas Wall / West Velvet Wall, with Texas Tower Direct on its left and Texas Hold 'Em on its right. The Texas Wall / West Velvet Wall has 17 routes, from 5.9 to 5.13a PG13; 12 are harder.

First ascent: John Rosholt, Bob Conz (Texas Hold’Em), Jorge Urioste, Joanne Urioste, Joe Herbst (Texas Tower Connection and Epinephrine)

Access

The 13-mile Scenic Drive requires a timed-entry reservation October to May and has seasonal gate hours. Calico Basin and Kraft Mountain sit outside the Scenic Drive and need no reservation.

Wet rock: Aztec sandstone loses much of its strength when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt, or holds break off and routes are permanently damaged.

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