Orange Peel Area

Orange Peel Area is a climbing area within Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Texas, managed by State Park and Recreation. The name "Orange Peel" comes from the Orange Peel route, a 5.10a trad climb that sits among a cluster of other climbing spots in the same part of the park. The surrounding area is packed with climbing and hiking, so the Orange Peel Area works well as a base for exploring the whole network of routes and trails that lie close by. The area's climbing range runs from 5.6 to 5.13, with 10 routes spread across trad, sport and mixed styles. Cave Crack is the easiest at 5.6, and Orangasm, at 5.13, is the hardest. The Orange Peel route itself is a trad climb with a first ascent by Garth McGee. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fredericksburg show highs around 78°F in April and 79°F in October. Midsummer highs reach the low 90s, and July and August see the fewest wet days of the year. Several climbing areas and trails sit right next door. Triple Cracks Sanctuary, Echo Canyon and Motorboat Rock are all within about a tenth of a mile. The Echo Canyon Trail is also close by.