Texas · Rock climbing · El Paso

Local Dragon Slayer

Near the top of Flower Power Ledge's 10-route catalog, which ranges from 5.7 to 5.13.

5.11+
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Best time to visit Local Dragon Slayer

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.

  1. Jan

    59° / 34°

    3 wet · 1 snow

  2. Feb

    64° / 39°

    3 wet

  3. Mar

    72° / 46°

    2 wet

  4. Apr

    80° / 53°

    1 wet

  5. May

    89° / 62°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    97° / 71°

    4 wet

  7. Jul

    96° / 73°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    94° / 72°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    88° / 65°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    79° / 54°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    67° / 42°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    58° / 34°

    4 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at El Paso Intl Ap, TX, 6.6 mi away at 3,918 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 10 routes catalogued at Flower Power Ledge, this climb sits near the upper end of the crag's range, which spans from 5.7 to 5.13.

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Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near El Paso. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Total Fitness

Rock Climbing business nearby (~11 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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