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Castle Rock Proper Bouldering

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Routes in Castle Rock Proper

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	Between a Stump and a Hard Place V4 6B
	Block, The V4 6B
	Castle Rock Traverse V2-3 5+
	Cave Roof V3 6A
	Duct Tape V5 6C
	North Shore aka Waimea Arete V5 6C
	Red Rocket V1-2 5
	Thunderdumb V2 5+
	Unknown V0 V1 5
	Unnamed Pockets V1 5
	Waimea Wall V1 5
	Waimea Wall Right V3 6A
	Yabo V5+ 6C+

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Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK CLOSURES; The sandstone around Castle Rock is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Details

WET ROCK: Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged (like Donkey Dong and countless others) due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB AT CASTLE ROCK during or after rain.

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

Surrounding Castle Rock proper, there are a series of boulders with a multitude of problems. The boulders include the Beak Boulder, Spoon, the Bates Arete Boulder, Castle Rock (itself),and a few adjacent boulders.

Getting There

A 10-15 min approach from the parking lot, just a 30 second approach from the Magoos.

13 Total Climbs

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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.

V1 5 136 ● Waimea Wall Boulder
V2 5+ 5 ● Thunderdumb Boulder
V2-3 5+ 5 ● Castle Rock Traverse Boulder
V3 6A 15 ● Cave Roof Boulder
V3 6A 11 ● Waimea Wall Right Boulder
V4 6B 9 ● The Block Boulder
V5 6C 18 ● North Shore aka Waimea Arete Boulder
V5 6C 46 ● Duct Tape Boulder
V5+ 6C+ 5 ● Yabo Boulder