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Castle Rock Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Steep switchback heavy hike from Chipita park to the Castle Rock overlook.
0.3
mi
Distance
641
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.34mi
Distance
641ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
8,436ft
High Point
7,795ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Steep trail, lots of downed trees, technical. The views of Green Mountain falls and Ute Pass are fantastic though.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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