New Wall Proper
6 sport climbing routes at New Wall Proper, Texas.
- 6 routes
- 5.10d – 5.12a
- Sport
Best time to visit New Wall Proper
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.
Jan
59° / 37°
Feb
64° / 41°
Mar
73° / 48°
Apr
79° / 54°
May
86° / 63°
Jun
93° / 70°
Jul
96° / 72°
Aug
97° / 71°
Sep
90° / 66°
Oct
81° / 55°
Nov
71° / 46°
Dec
62° / 39°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Austin 6s, TX, 4.2 mi away at 570 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
New Wall Proper is a climbing area within the Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, Texas, on city-managed land. It sits alongside several other climbing areas, including New Wall, The Terrace and The Great Wall, all within a short distance. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Austin show April highs around 79°F and October highs around 81°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. The area offers six sport routes, all rated between 5.10d and 5.12a. Among them are Wowie Zowie (5.10d), Walk the Dog (5.11c) and Buddha (5.12a).
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