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Stableboy Rock and Vicinity

7 bouldering routes at Stableboy Rock and Vicinity in Texas.

7 routes
V3 – V9
Bouldering

Best time to visit Stableboy Rock and Vicinity

Best months: February–May and October–November. 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

    54° / 32°

    4 wet · 1 snow

  2. Feb

    59° / 35°

    3 wet · 1 snow

  3. Mar

    67° / 41°

    3 wet

  4. Apr

    75° / 46°

    2 wet

  5. May

    85° / 55°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    93° / 64°

    4 wet

  7. Jul

    93° / 65°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    91° / 65°

    7 wet

  9. Sep

    86° / 60°

    4 wet

  10. Oct

    76° / 50°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    64° / 39°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    54° / 33°

    4 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at El Paso 32 Ene, TX, 7.1 mi away at 5,240 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Stableboy Rock and Vicinity is a bouldering area within Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site in Texas, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with East Spur, Tabloid Pass and Back of the Maze all about 0.1 mile away. The climbing here is all bouldering, with seven routes ranging from V3 to V9. Longshot is the easiest at V3, and The French Tickler is the hardest at V9, with Marc Le Menestrel credited for its first ascent. The median grade is V5. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in El Paso show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 76°F, while June and July average highs near 93°F with more wet days. The East Spur Trail and Tabloid Pass Trail are both about 0.1 mile away, and the Starry-Eyed Man Trail is about 0.3 mile off. The Maze climbing area is about 0.2 mile away.

Routes (7)

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