The Castle
Mountain in Colorado · 9,692 ft
The hike up The Castle
The route starts at Trailhead "The Castle" — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is The Castle?
The Castle is 9,692 ft above sea level and lies in Colorado. Its prominence is 459 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up The Castle?
From Trailhead "The Castle" it is about 1.0 mi one way with 1,519 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 53 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for The Castle?
The nearest parking is Trailhead "The Castle" (east of the peak) — 1.0 mi on foot · ↑ 1,519 ft · about 1 h 53 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (about 5.1 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log The Castle in Conquer?
Yes — The Castle is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer The Castle in the app
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