Lichen Wall
Lichen Wall in Texas has 27 climbing routes with mixed, sport, and trad styles.
- 27 routes
- 5.6 – 5.13a
- Trad · Sport · Mixed
Best time to visit Lichen Wall
Best months: October–May. 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
56° / 36°
7 wet
Feb
59° / 39°
7 wet · 1 snow
Mar
67° / 47°
8 wet
Apr
75° / 54°
7 wet
May
82° / 63°
9 wet
Jun
90° / 71°
7 wet
Jul
94° / 75°
5 wet
Aug
94° / 75°
6 wet
Sep
87° / 67°
6 wet
Oct
77° / 56°
7 wet
Nov
65° / 45°
6 wet
Dec
57° / 37°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Worth Wsfo, TX, 2.7 mi away at 644 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Lichen Wall is a climbing area in Texas, about half a mile from Haltom City. It sits in a cluster of outdoor spots close to the city, making it an easy stop for climbers and riders heading out from town. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 77°F with lows near 56°F, and April is similar at about 75°F and 54°F. Midsummer is hot, with July and August highs typically near 94°F. For more climbing, Rocklyn Urban Climbing is about 4 miles away. River Legacy MTB Trail, a mountain biking route roughly 9 miles off, offers a change of pace on two wheels.
Routes (27)
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