California · Rock climbing · Dunsmuir

solar wind

Mid-range climb at Castle Crags in the Ogre sector.

5.10d
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is solar wind open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name solar wind, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of 18 routes catalogued at Castle Crags, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 3rd to 5.11a. Located in the Ogre sector.

Photo of the crag

Castle Crags — the crag this route is on
Castle Crags, California — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: theforestprimeval, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

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