Texas · Rock climbing · San Antonio

New Testament Wall

New Testament Wall in Texas has 11 sport climbing routes.

11 routes
5.8 – 5.12+
Sport

Best time to visit New Testament Wall

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° / 41°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    68° / 45°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    74° / 52°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    80° / 58°

    7 wet

  5. May

    87° / 66°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    92° / 73°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    95° / 75°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    96° / 75°

    5 wet

  9. Sep

    90° / 70°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    82° / 60°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    72° / 50°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    65° / 42°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at San Antonio Intl Ap, TX, 5.9 mi away at 789 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

New Testament Wall is a climbing area in Texas, about 1.3 miles from the town of Shavano Park. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Old Testament Wall, Metro Wall and Buda Belly Wall all about 0.1 mile away. The area is a sport climbing destination. Eleven routes are listed, with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.12+. The median grade is 5.11a, and the hardest route is The Cheeks at 5.12+. Among the named routes are Phizer Phun at 5.8 and Time Machine at 5.12-. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in San Antonio show April highs around 80°F and October highs around 82°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. Other climbing areas within a few miles include Left of The Bow and Fiesta Wall, both about 2.9 miles away. For paddling, Salado Creek is about 9 miles off.