Castle Rock Trail and Bluff Lake Guide

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The hike to Castle Rock is pretty much all uphill, but you do get a little breather in the middle.

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These wire bins filled with rock are your best friend on this hike. They are the trail markers that you will follow on the way up to Castle Rock. You should never be more than a few minutes away from one. If you are, you’ve gone the wrong way.

The trail starts just off the road, on the side opposite the lake.

The worst part of the parking situation is that you have to walk along the road to get to the start of the trail. Stay as far over as possible. Vehicles often go too fast around the sharp turns here. Assume that you are not seen and walk defensively.

The main parking lot is 0.25 miles east of the trailhead. There are limited parking spots. Also, it’s best to park head in, not horizontally as people are parked here.

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These wire bins filled with rock are your best friend on this hike. They are the trail markers that you will follow on the way up to Castle Rock. You should never be more than a few minutes away from one. If you are, you’ve gone the wrong way.

The trail starts just off the road, on the side opposite the lake.

The worst part of the parking situation is that you have to walk along the road to get to the start of the trail. Stay as far over as possible. Vehicles often go too fast around the sharp turns here. Assume that you are not seen and walk defensively.

The main parking lot is 0.25 miles east of the trailhead. There are limited parking spots. Also, it’s best to park head in, not horizontally as people are parked here.

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