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Castle Rock Proper Rock Climbing

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Routes in Castle Rock Proper

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	Access Route T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Aeronautical Engineer TR 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Auto-bots V3+ 6A+
	Chimney T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Chock Stone T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Face TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Farewell to Arms S,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	South Face Center (or Mantel Groove?) TR 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
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Elevation:	3,174 ft
GPS:	37.2284, -122.0961 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Trails are closed from sunset to 6:00 am. Details

Trails close at sunset. Give yourself enough time to be back at your vehicle (or campsite if you're staying at one) before dark, or the rangers will fine you.

Always visit the Castle Rock State Park website parks.ca.gov/?page_id=538 for fairly current official information.

Description

Situated in a rolling woodland some three thousand feet above the Silicon Valley, in summer Castle Rock attracts many boulderers and climbers. The 50-foot Castle Rock (el. 3,214') boast a number of worthy TRs, some of which like "Aeronautical Engineer" (5.11b), "Mega Blast" (5.10c) and "Farewell to Arms" (5.10a) are established local classics. The surrounding area also contains dozens of uniquely shaped boulders, like the Beak, the Spoon, the Pyramid, and the Magoos, all within a few minutes walk of the main east face.

Getting There

Walking up a wide trail about 1/4 mile from the Main Castle Rock State Park parking lot will bring you to the center of the action.

Addendum: There are 2 trails that for a loop that go to Castle Rock. The left trail out of the parking lot seems easier.