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Castle Rock Spire Rock Climbing

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Routes in Castle Rock Spire

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	East Face T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C1
	Regular Route (Castle Rock Spire), The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a A2

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Elevation:	6,997 ft	2,133 m
GPS:	36.50861, -118.71848 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Schoney on Jul 28, 2009
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Access Issue: Always check SEKI road conditions and peregrine closures Details

The SeKi Rock Climbing website nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/… has current closures as well as other climbing information for visitors.

Moro Rock (SEKI) and Chimney Rocks usually have nesting closures every year from April 1 to August 15.

As of April 2016, all routes are open to climbing.

Description

These two walls face each other. Most routes on Castle Rock Spire get sun in the a.m. and The Fin gets afternoon sun (depending on which rt.). Like most alpine peaks, it can get windy. This area is not crowded, due to a burly approach. Quality rock and amazing views...huge adventure! The Spire is said to have seen less than sixty ascents.

Getting There

Sequoia Nat. Park, Paradise Creek Tr. starts near Hospital rock. Also approached via Mineral King Tr.

R.J. Secor's "Peaks, Passes and Trails" has full details.
The Moser guidebook "Kings Canyon, Sequoia" is helpful yet vague.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Castle Rock Spire

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a A2 11 ● The Regular Route (Castle Rock S… Trad, Aid, Alpine 8 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C1 4 ● East Face Trad, Aid, Alpine 5 pitches