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Lower Castle Rock Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 88 Google reviews · Running trail in Wenatchee, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lower Castle Rock Natural Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Lower Castle Rock Natural Area
“Trails are well maintained but if running is your thing then some backtracking and looping is required to get more than 2 miles in.”
“Beautiful views, upper parts of the trail are narrow with loose rocks and is very slick on the way down.”
“Easy hike, but the view is great all the way to the top of Castle Rock.”
Easy hike, but the view is great all the way to the top of Castle Rock. I did the hike through east face gully which requires class 4 scrambling. It was fun but only recommend to experienced climbers.
Was able to get a quick hike in before it got dark. The trail is easy to find the whole way up and the elevation is pretty gradual as well most of the way. Beautiful day in Wenatchee, saw only 4 others on the trail the whole hike. Round trip 2.34 miles and 751 feet elevation gain
Did not realize this trail head was so close to the house. I rode my bike up and locked it at the trail head and hiked the first smaller loop. Fun hike, easy enough, kid friendly and no bikers. Nice little 1.5hrs hike with beautiful views of Wenatchee.
Awesome trail, love to hike all times of the year. Can be steep, and slippery when the ground is really dry. The view at the top is worth it.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views, upper parts of the trail are narrow with loose rocks and is very slick on the way down.”
“Place is overall well-maintained, switchbacks are visible looking above and below as you climb, you’ll always know where you are.”
“Very muddy right now with melting snow and rain so pack some sturdy shoes if you go in March.”
Plan your run at Lower Castle Rock Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitewenatcheewa.gov
- Phone(509) 888-3284
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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