Hiking in Douglas County: Castle Rock's "The Rock" - Denver Hiking | Examiner.com - http://www.examiner.com/article...
"When you get to the upper loop, you may be asking, "how do I get to the top?" There was a ladder or sorts to the top years ago, but it has been removed. It is possible to climb the rocks on the east side, however, you'll need good scrambling skills to make it up. And remember, it's actually harder to climb down than it is to climb up." - JECO Photo