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Lower Falls

Lower Falls in Texas has 9 climbing routes on bouldering pads.

9 routes
V0+ – V6-7
Bouldering

Best time to visit Lower Falls

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

    63° / 38°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    66° / 42°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    73° / 49°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    80° / 56°

    7 wet

  5. May

    87° / 65°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    93° / 72°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    96° / 73°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    97° / 73°

    5 wet

  9. Sep

    91° / 67°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    83° / 57°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    72° / 47°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    64° / 39°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Austin Bergstrom Ap, TX, 2.5 mi away at 480 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Lower Falls is a climbing area within McKinney Falls State Park in Texas, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a cluster of trails and climbing spots, so it works well as a stop on a longer visit to the park. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Austin Bergstrom airport show March highs around 73°F and October highs around 83°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. Several other climbing areas and trails lie within a short distance. Scrunchy Wall and the Service Road Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and the Homestead Trail is about 0.2 mile off. The Axis Mundi Roof (AKA The Roof) is about half a mile away.

Routes (9)