The FA #46 - Detour

Grade: V4
Style: Boulder
The FAer: Simon McNeny
Location: Lakeside Boulders, Eisenhower State Park, Texas
Date: December 15, 2010

THE BETA

Detour lies nestled among the lakeside boulders of Eisenhower State Park. This arête stands tall above the water’s edge, requiring a cruxy, right-hand reach to a hidden hold. Simon McNeny discovered Detour on one of his many expeditions to uncover the wealth of boulders buried within the park. It is one of the taller lines put up recently, topping out at 16 feet. With new lines being established weekly, this park is quickly growing to accommodate all levels of climbers and serves as one of the emerging bouldering zones for the Dallas area.

HOW TO GET THERE

Eisenhower State Park is located one hour north of Dallas. The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area is home to a vibrant gym-climbing scene, but until recently, there has been a lack of rock within reach of the after-work boulderers. Beginning in early 2009, local climber Vijay Kannan began to explore and develop the chossy limestone boulders located on the south shores of Lake Texoma. Most of the lines required avid cleaning to establish usable holds and provide decent landings, but true gems have resulted from these efforts, ranging from V0 to V9, with harder projects yet to be sent. From Dallas, head north on Hwy. 75 through Denison and take exit 71 (Randall Lake Road). Continue to the park entrance, and follow the signs to campsites 1–35. Park at campsite seven, which leads you to the trailhead.