Castle Rock (Antarctica)

Castle Rock

Castle Rock (77°48′S 166°46′E / 77.800°S 166.767°E / -77.800; 166.767Coordinates: 77°48′S 166°46′E / 77.800°S 166.767°E / -77.800; 166.767) is a bold rock crag, 415 metres (1,360 ft) high, standing 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Hut Point on the central ridge of Hut Point Peninsula, Ross Island. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition, 1901–04, under Robert Falcon Scott, who so named it because of its shape.

Today, there is a recreation trail from McMurdo Station and Scott Base which provides access to Castle Rock year round.

Castle Rock Hut

Castle Rock Hut (77°49′31″S 166°42′22″E / 77.825161°S 166.706150°E / -77.825161; 166.706150) is a shelter located on a recreational trail, starting from McMurdo to Castle Rock, in order to provide a refuge in the event of a weather emergency.

See also

• List of Antarctic field camps

References

•  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Castle Rock" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).