Past Activity
King Castle Trail
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Start date: 05/15/2025
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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
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Event Leader: Steve Davis
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Event Leader Phone: 832-527-1756
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Event Leader Email: lunaripple1@gmail.com
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Trips
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Area Type: Mountain
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Departure Location: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield
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Rating: Difficult
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 82
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Season: 2025
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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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.
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participant prerequisites: Participants should be fit enough to hike sustained uphill for 3 hours and downhill for a little over 2 hours.
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 12.3
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Member Fees: —
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Elevation Gain: 2700
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Non-Member Fees: 5
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
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