Mineral Wells A Climber's Guide The Closest Outdoor Climbing Destination in North Texas

Lake Mineral Wells State Park is home to Penitentiary Hollow, a sandstone canyon filled with history, legend, and the closest outdoor climbing routes to DFW. This guidebook helps new and seasoned climbers alike with maps, full color photos, route topography, rappel locations, as well as tips and tricks for setting up anchors in this canyon - notoriously difficult due to the bolt set-back. This guidebook takes you into the 21st Century with QR Codes linked to instructional videos. Not sure where to start climbing? Make sure to check out the Author's "Best Climbs in the Park" and "Best Climbs for New Climbers" sections, guaranteeing you'll get the most out of your visit, and fueling your desire to come back.

Robert Page is a life-long DFW resident currently living in Frisco, TX. He is a husband to Heather, and father to two beautiful girls. Together they have 3 amazing dogs, Joey, Maddie, and Rambo.

When not at his day job, you can find Robert at the rock gym, camping with his family, or planning his next climbing trip.

Robert's background in digital printing, love for teaching, and belief that "a picture is worth a thousand words" led him to create a book that will hopefully help other climbers, and broaden appeal and access for the beloved sport of rock climbing and the great outdoors.