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Well, since I'm at the base of one of the Castle Peaks outcrops, it's time to decide whether to continue upward or not

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6643-castle-peaks.jpg An open area on the ridge is dotted with tufts of pink cactus flowersThumbnailsI decide not to climb up to the Castle Peaks, and instead hike down a wash and across the plateau toward Taylor SpringAn open area on the ridge is dotted with tufts of pink cactus flowersThumbnailsI decide not to climb up to the Castle Peaks, and instead hike down a wash and across the plateau toward Taylor SpringAn open area on the ridge is dotted with tufts of pink cactus flowersThumbnailsI decide not to climb up to the Castle Peaks, and instead hike down a wash and across the plateau toward Taylor SpringAn open area on the ridge is dotted with tufts of pink cactus flowersThumbnailsI decide not to climb up to the Castle Peaks, and instead hike down a wash and across the plateau toward Taylor SpringAn open area on the ridge is dotted with tufts of pink cactus flowersThumbnailsI decide not to climb up to the Castle Peaks, and instead hike down a wash and across the plateau toward Taylor SpringAn open area on the ridge is dotted with tufts of pink cactus flowersThumbnailsI decide not to climb up to the Castle Peaks, and instead hike down a wash and across the plateau toward Taylor Spring

I want to hike up the hill and around the other side of the pinnacle, but I also want to explore other parts of the plateau area. I can't hike in both directions at once!