48. - Castle Rock
Leavenworth, Washington

Climbing Type Grades Height Rock Type Quantity of Rock Cliff Aspect
Crag; Mixture Mixed-Intermediate 300 Granite Week South East

Development Number of Routes Season Ownership Camping Quality
Developed Spring>Autumn US Forest Service Free ****

 
Directions:

Fr Leavenworth, drive ~3 mi W on Hwy 2 to mm 96.5 and large parking area on R. Castle Rock is visible roadside. Midnight Rock is higher up, but follows the trail past Castle Rock.

Notes:

Most popular crag in Leavenworth, hence, popular on weekends. History of climbs dates back to 1940s. Camp at Icicle Creek Canyon.

Classics:

Upper- Canary 8, Crack of Doom 9+, MF Direct 11b, Lower- Saber 4, Midway 5, Canary 8, S Face Jello Tower 8, Saints 8+, The Bone 9, Angel 10a, Brass Balls 10b

References:

C 63; Guidebook(s): Kramar, Christensen, Smoot's Washington Rock Climbs




                 
                 

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