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Castle Peak

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With a height of 4348 meters, Castle Peak is the highest Colorado Fourteener in the Elk Range. It offers a wonderful hike with routes that are calss 1 - 2.

Castle Peak is the southernmost fourteener in the Elk Range and it is situated near Aspen City. In 1873, Castle Peak was first climbed by Hayden Survey.

Most people also climb Conundrum Peak, a neighboring peak and an unofficial Colorado fourteener.

Montezuma Glacier is the standard route to Castle Peak. This is a snowfield located between Castle Peak and Conundrum Peak. No matter what time of the year, make sure to include a good ice axe in your climbing gear when taking this route.

Best Time to Climb

June, July, August, and September offer good climbing conditions.

TRAILS & ROUTES

General	Montezuma Glacier - standard route - ice axe is needed Northwest Ridge Route - from the Castle Creek Trailhead
Camping	Camping is allowed along Castle Creek Road.

AREA SPECIFICATIONS

Targeted Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering
Season Availability:	All Year
Altitude:	4348- meters

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AREA OVERVIEW

Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering
City	Aspen
State	Colorado
Country	United States
Season	All Year

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