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Castle Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in Castle Rock

Holdout, The 2

North Face 16

West Face 19

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Elevation:	3,608 ft	1,100 m
GPS:	40.74952, -123.51772 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Castle Rock is an approximately 150' slab of limestone with routes on the usually sunny west face and most recently, the more shady north face. There is a mix of slab, face, crack and arete climbing. Most routes are bolted, but some are mixed and now thanks to Tom, there are a few great gear routes. All routes have two bolt anchors. The rock quality varies from mostly bullet hard on the west face to slightly lower-quality on the north face. Most of the large stuff has been cleaned but the occasional loose stone can still be encountered. Chances are if you head to Castle Rock you'll have the place to yourself.

Getting There

Directions to the crag:
(1) Take a right on Underwood Mountain Road (just east of Burnt Ranch) if coming from Arcata on Hwy 299. Set your odometer to zero.
(2) At 4.0 miles, take a right on 5N40 Rd.
(3) At 6.2 miles (from Hwy 299) you'll pass by the Trinity Aretes.
(4) At 9.5 miles, park on your right at a small turnout/old road, that is closed by a large berm.
(5) Hike down the road for about 5 minutes. The road ends at a large cul-de-sac. Just before reaching the cul-de-sac, look for a culvert on your right. Head straight up to the ridgeline and over, eventually skirting the left side of Castle Rock to the base. About 5 minutes from leaving road to the base.

37 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Castle Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 4 ● Stickleback Sport N Face
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 10 ● Top of the World, Ma! Trad W Face
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 4 ● Falcon Roast Trad N Face
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 12 ● Law-son Sport W Face
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 4 ● No More Bush Sport N Face
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 5 ● Gordon Of Eden Sport W Face
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● J.O.E. Sport N Face
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 4 ● Taboo Sport W Face