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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
	Access Route - Right T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Aeronautical Engineer TR 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Chimney T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 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 T,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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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.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Castle Rock Proper

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

5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 37 ● Chock Stone Trad, TR
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 36 ● Farewell to Arms Trad, TR
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a 4 ● Aeronautical Engineer TR