Record SL-667150 · Wikidata Q49082253
The Castle
No list classifications
Elevation
1,969
m
6,460 ft
Prominence
61 m
Isolation
0.3 km
Coordinates
46.7578° N,
121.7282° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Castle is a summit in Lewis County of Washington state. It is part of the Tatoosh Range which is a sub-range of the Cascade Range. The Castle is located in Mount Rainier National Park, and it is 0.2 mile immediately east of Pinnacle Peak. Precipitation runoff from The Castle drains into tributaries of the Cowlitz River.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Peak | 2,000 m | W 272° | 0.3 km |
| Plummer Peak | 1,942 m | SW 240° | 1.0 km |
| Denman Peak | 1,831 m | W 267° | 1.2 km |
| Foss Peak | 1,989 m | E 105° | 1.2 km |
| Lane Peak | 1,833 m | W 271° | 1.9 km |
| Faraway Rock | 1,530 m | N 22° | 1.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Face | Castle, The | 1+ | 50 m |
| Southwest Scramble | Pinnacle Peak | 1 | 331 m |
| East Ridge | Pinnacle Peak | 4b | 331 m |
| Classic Route | Lane Peak | 1 | 1.9 km |
| Classic Route | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 2.5 km |
| The Roof | Unicorn Peak | 4c | 2.5 km |
| Open Book | Unicorn Peak | 1+ | 2.5 km |
| Scramble Route | Eagle Peak | 1- | 3.9 km |