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Castle Crags
Rock formation in California, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Castle Crags is a dramatic and well-known rock formation in Northern California. Elevations range from 2,000 feet (610 m) along the Sacramento River near the base of the crags, to over 6,500 feet (2,000 m) at the summit of the tallest crag.
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![]() Castle Dome, a popular trail destination at Castle Crags (left foreground). Mount Shasta can also be seen (distant right). | |
Location | Shasta County, California |
Nearest city | Castella |
Coordinates | 41°10′32″N 122°20′22″W |
Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
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Located just west of Interstate 5, between the towns of Castella and Dunsmuir, Castle Crags is today a popular tourist stop along the highway. Mount Shasta is 10 miles to the north.
The formation and surrounding habitats are protected by Castle Crags State Park, located on both sides of Interstate 5 at them, and by Castle Crags Wilderness Area of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.