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McKinney Falls State Park

McKinney Falls State Park in Texas is a bouldering area with 1 route.

1 route
V3-4
Bouldering

Best time to visit McKinney Falls State Park

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, 2.7 mi away at 480 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

McKinney Falls State Park is a Texas state park managed by State Park and Recreation, about 3 miles from the center of Austin. It draws climbers and hikers, with its climbing areas and short trails clustered close together within the park. Spring is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the Austin Bergstrom airport weather station, 2.7 miles away, show March highs around 73°F and lows near 49°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. The park's climbing is centered on bouldering. The route count here is small, with "Not So Deep Water Solo" listed as a boulder problem graded V3-4. Nearby climbing areas include Scrunchy Wall and Project Wall, both about 0.3 miles away. For a walk, the Picnic Trail starts just 0.1 mile from the park's center, and the Homestead Trail is about 0.3 mile away. The Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail is roughly half a mile off.

Routes (1)