Castle Peak, Mountain summit in Nevada County, California
Castle Peak rises to 9,103 feet with three distinct turrets standing above the surrounding Sierra Nevada landscape near Interstate 80 and Donner Pass.
The Whitney Survey named this peak Mount Stanford between 1860 and 1874 before it received its current name based on its conical structure.
The Peter Grubb Ski Hut, constructed in 1938 near Castle Pass, functions as a Sierra Club facility offering overnight stays for outdoor enthusiasts.
The trail begins at Interstate 80 exit 176, extending approximately 10 miles round trip with moderate hiking to Castle Pass followed by steep terrain.
The mountain sits at the geological transition between volcanic rock and granite, creating an environment where springs feed streams and meadows with abundant wildflowers.
Location: California
Location: Nevada County
Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List
GPS coordinates: 39.36546,-120.34909
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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