Castle Peaks, Mojave Desert
Route for Dove Benchmark and North Castle Peak
Alpine Climbing Difficult
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 480 m
- Descent
- 479 m
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's extremely remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 11 km, 480 vertical metres of ascent and 479 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Class 4 climbing on loose rock
Difficulty
Difficult
The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+
Medium Exposure
The route features some exposed and/or difficult to protect sections.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.