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DescriptionThis is the largest rock formation in the park at about 300ft tall. There are a number of good multi-pitch climbs on the rock. This is the first area to be developed at Castle Rocks, and there are about 100 routes on and around this main formation. The majority of the routes are in the 5.7-5.10 range due to the low angle nature of the rock. Getting ThereThis formation is obivous from the parking lot and is about a third of a mile west of the parking lot. There are number of well marked trails to access the different areas, so please stay on the trails and buy a guidebook from one of the local shops in Almo. There are currently 2-3 different guidebooks for the area. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Castle Rock:
Little Time 5.6 Sport, 2 pitches, 250 feet South Side
Big Time 5.7 Sport, 400 feet South Side
Zinger 5.8 Sport, 3 pitches, 290 feet Hostess Gully aka Tasteful ...
Between Heaven and Earth 5.9 Sport, 1 pitch, 110 feet Hostess Gully aka Tasteful ...
Crimson Arete 5.10a Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet East Face
Shock and Awe 5.10a Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet West Buttress
Red Rib 5.10a Sport, 1 pitch, 195 feet Southwest Side
Twinkie 5.10c Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet Hostess Gully aka Tasteful ...
Ho Ho 5.11a Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet Hostess Gully aka Tasteful ...
Honeymoon in Almo 5.11a Sport, 100 feet Hostess Gully aka Tasteful ...
Featured Route For Castle Rock
 The route is the highest route in the gully on the west side of Castle Rock. Approach from the south side trails. This one is a real gem!!!Follow a clean plate of patina with very thin edges. Hard mantles, crimping, and high steps lead up and left to a set of anchors. One of the best routes on the west side....[more] Browse More Classics in ID
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