Just 20 feet ahead, the 9,103-foot Castle Peak summit loomed. Below was 3.5 miles of trail, much of it exposed rock and dirt, the rest with a membrane of snow and ice. "Can you believe it's ...

Mace Peak's unique outlook. Skip to content. All ... we preferred the flexibility offered by winter camping, ... From the summit you’ll be treated to extraordinary views of Castle Peak, a 14er.

A hiker takes in the view from Castle Peak. The U.S. Forest Service bought the popular backcountry area’s trailhead March 25. Scot Hampton Truckee Donner Land Trust A Donner Summit area popular ...