Texas · Rock climbing · Comstock

Running From the Law

Near the top of Lawless Wall's grade range, which extends to 5.13a.

5.12a
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Running From the Law open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Amistad National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Running From the Law, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Only Left Side of Rough Canyon and DE Boat Ramps Are Open - Rest Are Closed

    Park closure covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area

  • Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed

    Park closure covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area

  • Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation

    Park alert covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area

As of · Source: NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Running From the Law

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

    64° / 36°

    3 wet

  2. Feb

    70° / 41°

    3 wet

  3. Mar

    77° / 50°

    3 wet

  4. Apr

    85° / 58°

    3 wet

  5. May

    92° / 68°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    97° / 74°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    98° / 76°

    3 wet

  8. Aug

    99° / 76°

    3 wet

  9. Sep

    93° / 70°

    4 wet

  10. Oct

    84° / 59°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    72° / 47°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    65° / 37°

    2 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Langtry, TX, 14.2 mi away at 1,290 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 23 routes catalogued at Lawless Wall, this climb sits near the upper end of the crag's range, which spans from 5.7 to 5.13a.

Photo of the crag

Lawless Wall — the crag this route is on
Lawless Wall, Texas — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: waterarchives, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)