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Castle Rock Spire area.
Photo by Blitzo.

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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Castle Rock Spire and the Fin as seen from bobcat ...	CRS view from Moro Rock	The jungle. This is after the PO, we have changed ...
Taking a rest break.	CRS seen from below.	BETA PHOTO: Best Bivi spot. Located on the Fin.
BETA PHOTO: CRS as seen from the Fin.	Crux pitch, 5.11b	The cool belay spot. After the crux and some 5.9 y...
We made it! Pretty happy moment for me.	Bill on the summit.	castle rocks from the south face moro route
BETA PHOTO: The approach from atwell mill	BETA PHOTO: The fin	BETA PHOTO: The spire
Castle Rocks SEKI CA