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Elevation: 6,997 ft 2,133 m
GPS: 36.50861, -118.71848
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Shared By: Schoney on Jul 28, 2009
Admins: Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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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.

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