Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 6a to 6c, from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (french grades).
Best time(s) :
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Aspect(s) : SW-S-SE Altitude : 450 m
Approach 10 min up hill. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag reasonable for young kids.
Informations :
Between 50 and 100 routes, from 5.7 to 5.13d. Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 35 m.
Rock :
sandstone. Characteristic(s) : vertical , steep wall . Type(s) of holds : crimps, slopers.
Répartition des voies :
CASTLE ROCK RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. Castle Rock is PRIVATELY owned. The SCC leases parking and access to Castle Rock annually, so please be on your best behavior and be very respectful of the landowner.
2. DO NOT ENTER THE ROCK YARD, and be respectful of the rock workers.
3. DRIVE SLOWLY. The Castle Rock driveway is both a private and commercial drive for the rock workers. The speed limit is 20 MPH.
4. DO NOT PARK if the SCC Lot is FULL, and DO NOT block any driveways or roads.
5. Dogs must be on leashes at all times.
6. Pack out your trash. Pick up any trash you see.
7. Private landowner, Ms. Phillips, gets her water from the intermittent stream at the top of Castle Rock. DO NOT tamper with pipes or water source. DO NOT dispose of human waste within 200 feet of that water source.
8. Please keep noise to a minimum as the landowners live directly below the crag.
9. NO FIRES. 10. Ms. Phillips is a nice, southern lady who likes climbers, so let's keep it that way!