The Castle Peak Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is in Eagle County, Colorado approximately 8 miles north of the Town of Eagle, including approximately 11,940 acres of BLM lands.

Castle Peak is a prominent peak with steep rugged slopes and rolling hills, basins, and meadows.  Many springs, small lakes and perennial streams are found in the area; some streams provide aquatic habitat and support trout.  The vegetation is diverse and includes expanses of Douglas fir, Englemann spruce, aspen and grass meadows, sagebrush, and mixed mountain brush.

ACCESS
From Wolcott go north on Colorado 131 about 3 miles and turn left (west) on the Milk Creek Road. Proceed about 2 miles to the trailhead, on the right by the power line. The trail follows the jeep trail running northwest.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
The route is easy to moderate difficult, with a few steep stretches.

DISTANCE/ELEVATION
Elevations range from 8,400 feet to 11,275 feet on Castle Peak.

Castle Peak User Guide & Travel Map

MAPS
BLM 1: 100,000 topographic quadrangle: Vail