The fork near the trailhead. Take the right fork.
Sign marking the Pacific Crest Trail.
The three columns of Castle Peak.
Ascending to Castle Peak.
The approach to Castle Peak requires a steep climb.
Atop Castle Peak's west peak (9,102').
Atop Castle Peak's east peak (9,109').
Castle Peak with Basin Peak in the background.
Snow hangs over the sheer eastern face of the ridge between Castle Peak and Basin Peak, which is visible on the right. Always walk along the western side of the ridge.
The windswept western side of the ridgeline with Basin Peak in the background.
Looking south from Basin Peak (9,018'). The three peaks of Castle Peak are visible to the left.