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King Castle Trail

  • Start date: 05/15/2025

  • Start time: 8:00 AM

Description:

We will hike a little over 6 miles and 2700' elevation gain to the summit of Castle Rock on a well-maintained trail. Castle Rock overlooks the upper McKenzie River valley and offers scintillating views of the high Cascades to the east and north . It should be a beautiful day to hike a mostly shaded trail. This is a great conditioning hike for those contemplating or already signed up for a Climbs trip like St. Helens this year. Carrying a 20-40 lb pack would make it a an even better conditioning hike!
Suggested driver reimbursement is $9.00.

Photo by: Steve Davis

  • Event Leader: Steve Davis

  • Event Leader Phone: 832-527-1756

  • Event Leader Email: lunaripple1@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 82

  • Season: 2025

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Boots or hiking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, food and snacks, water (1.5-3 liters), trekking poles (optional), 10 essentials, sunscreen, whatever keeps you happy.

  • participant prerequisites: Participants should be fit enough to hike sustained uphill for 3 hours and downhill for a little over 2 hours.

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 12.3

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 2700

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

A small but elite team conquered the slopes of Castle Rock to enjoy views of the 3 Sisters peeking through the clouds. Along the way we enjoyed lots of conversation and many wildflowers. A good day to be in the mountains. Participants Abby Gershenzon and Steve Davis

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