Fool's Way Out
Mid-range climb among 23 routes at Lawless Wall, Texas.
- 5.11a
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
Is Fool's Way Out open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Amistad National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Fool's Way Out, 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 Fool's Way Out
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, 14.2 mi away at 1,290 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 23 routes catalogued at Lawless Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.7 to 5.13a.
Photo of the crag

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