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Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 3 mi
Region: Castle Crags Wilderness
Elev. Gain: 853 ft
When to Go: May—Nov
Avg. Time: 1.5 hr
Parking: Small paved lot
Type: Out + Back
Pass: None
Know Before You Go:
- This is an extremely popular spot for sunset! Expect crowds and difficulty finding parking - there is an additional overflow lot a few yards back down the road. 
- Be sure to bring headlamps for the way back down if you stay for sunset, the descent from the summit is quite steep and can be tricky to navigate. 
- Download your offline map ahead of time, the trail has been rerouted in several places and can be a little confusing to follow. 
- Please stay on the designated path so as not to contribute to ecosystem erosion. 
- Bring layers for the top, it can be quite windy! 


 
          
        
               
          
        
               
          
        
               
          
        
              