Colorado Fourteener
Castle Peak
14,272'
Rank #10
Standard Route
Northeast Ridge
Castle Peak
14,272' · #10
13.5 mi
4,600' gain
Class 2
13.5
miles RT
4,600
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
7-10
hours
Overview
The highest peak in the Elk Mountains, Castle rises dramatically above the ghost town of Ashcroft. The northwest ridge route is the standard approach, offering Class 2 climbing with excellent views of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Often climbed with neighboring Conundrum Peak.
Quick Facts
- Mountain Range
- Elk Mountains
- Nearest Town
- Aspen
- National Forest
- White River National Forest
- Prominence
- 2,385'
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Location
Range Elk Mountains
Coordinates 39.0097°N, 106.8614°W
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