Highlight • Summit
Castle Rock
Hiking
5.0
(6)
Running
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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San Juan National Forest
Tips
October 12, 2023
Hiking
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Castle Rock
1
hikers
2.96km
01:01
140m
150m
Embark on an easy 1.8-mile (3.0 km) hike up the Castle Rock via Elbert Creek Trail, gaining 452 feet (138 metres) in elevation over approximately 1 hour. As you ascend,…
5.0
(7)
65
hikers
8.32km
02:58
500m
500m
Hike the 5.2-mile Castle Rock via Elbert Creek Trail, a moderate route with 1,652 feet of gain and stunning San Juan Mountain views.
5.0
(7)
65
hikers
8.34km
03:06
560m
560m
Hike the moderate 5.2-mile Castle Rock via Elbert Creek Trail for dramatic clifftop views of the San Juan Mountains and Animas Valley.
Details
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Elevation 3,010 m
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Max wind speed: 1.0 km/h
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