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Top 10 Boulders in Hueco Tanks, Texas

Hueco is the mecca of American bouldering. This state park is home to incredible indigenous history, archeology, nature, and some of the most iconic boulders in the world. The uniqueness of the movement and rock features has solidified Hueco as the boulderer’s paradise. Please respect park rules, archeological sites, and nature as access is very fragile and climbing is a privilege!

Below you’ll find the top ten most popular problems in Hueco!

Also- Check out the full Top 10 Popular Boulders in Hueco Tanks video on YouTube!

10. Warm Up Roof V4, East Mountain

Start on the obvious flake and move up the crack and out right to top out.

09. Hobbit in a Blender V5, East Mountain

Start on two crimps at eye level and move up and right to the jug flake at the lip!

08. T-Bone Shuffle V4, North Mountain

Start low and traverse left on obvious huecos before a big reach (or jump if you are short) to a sinker hueco at the lip!

07. Girls of Texas V5, North Mountain

This one starts sharp at the bottom and gradually eases up. Start on jugs and make your way through a few crimps to comfier holds at the top.

06. New Religion V7, East Spur

New Religion v7, Hueco Tanks - KAYA | The Climber's App

05. Moonshine Roof V4, East Mountain

This iconic John Sherman roof problem climbs through the famous “surf board” feature and is a must-do for any hueco first-timer!

04. Dragonfly V5, East Mountain

A must-do Hueco classic! Make your way left up the crack with good holds and worse feet to a crimpy topout.

03. Lobster Claw V5, North Mountain

Crazy rock! Climb out of the steep cave on the giant features that hueco is so well known for!

02. Daily Dick Dose V7, North Mountain

Start with both hands on the rail, then take your pick between a high right heel hook and gaston or low left foot and throw to the undercling. A classic!

01. Nobody Here Gets Out Alive V2, North Mountain

If you love heel hooks, climb this one! Climb out of the cave on crazy hueco features.