matt_m Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Is there a way to hike DOWN to Midnight Rock from the road that takes you near the top of the ridge (forget name). Better yet - could there be a way to hike down? I've heard it's not worth it but want some confirmation before slogging up there a bunch this year. Yes, I know it's raptor season. Any official info on the 06 closures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 You start from the Punk Rock parking lot. I've never done it, but I hear it is a major pain to go this way. Plus you have to hike up at the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappy Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Matt I have done it and recommend you do not. A bit problematic to find, TONS of downed shit since the 94' fire, no resemblance of a trail, not short, just downright suck, and back up... Stick with the trail. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Anderson Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 done it. won'd do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 By the way, the crag is closed for nesting. WCC Update When it DOES reopen, the hike up from Castle Rock is not as bad as may have been advertised but you wouldn't want to try it in sandals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I've only done it once and I thought it sucked bad. ___ The hike up from castle is a grunt, but it is worth it for Washington's best trad climbing destination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairns Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Matt I have done it and recommend you do not. A bit problematic to find, TONS of downed shit since the 94' fire, no resemblance of a trail, not short, just downright suck, and back up... Stick with the trail. - It was an easy descent 20 years ago and someone had offered to drop us off on top and we only had to continue down back to the car. All other times I hiked up but might not be coincidence that I only did ROTC that day we cruised down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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