Emerald Pools Sector
Emerald Pools Sector in Texas has 17 climbing routes with mixed and sport styles.
- 17 routes
- 5.7 – 5.11
- Sport · Mixed
Is Emerald Pools Sector open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Amistad National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Emerald Pools Sector, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Only Left Side of Rough Canyon and DE Boat Ramps Are Open - Rest Are Closed
Park closure covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area
Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed
Park closure covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area
Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation
Park alert covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area
As of · Source: NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Emerald Pools Sector
Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
64° / 36°
3 wet
Feb
70° / 41°
3 wet
Mar
77° / 50°
3 wet
Apr
85° / 58°
3 wet
May
92° / 68°
4 wet
Jun
97° / 74°
3 wet
Jul
98° / 76°
3 wet
Aug
99° / 76°
3 wet
Sep
93° / 70°
4 wet
Oct
84° / 59°
4 wet
Nov
72° / 47°
3 wet
Dec
65° / 37°
2 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Langtry, TX, 6.6 mi away at 1,290 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Emerald Pools Sector is a climbing area within Amistad National Recreation Area in Texas, managed by the National Park Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing sectors, with Painted Canyon Sector just 0.3 miles away and Candy Land about 0.6 miles off. The area's climbing is sport-oriented, with 15 sport routes and two mixed routes. Grades run from 5.7 to 5.11, and the hardest route listed is Crocodile Tears at 5.11. Wally Gator, at 5.7, is the easiest, and Gator McKlusky, at 5.9-, is close behind. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Langtry weather station show March highs around 77°F and October highs around 84°F, while summer highs climb into the 90s. Other climbing areas within a mile include Continental Ranch and Wire Wall, and Weir Dam Area is about a mile away.
Routes (17)
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