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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

Sit start in the back or the cave on a painted slopey edge with a thumb pocket with your feet above ground level of the cave and climb up through the "sloth" jug directly into the undercling feature. From here match the jug (V5+) or swing over to the cave entrance to top out (V5)

Location

Scramble up goat rock and make your way into the "cave" near the narrow part of the formation.

Protection

A pad or two.