Longs Peak Trailhead: Longs Peak

Estes Park, CO

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Longs Peak Trailhead: Longs Peak

The excursion up this awe-inspiring mountain blurs the lines between a hike and a climb. The 15 miles will likely rank among the most spectacular yet hard-earned miles you have ever hiked. This mountain displays both imposing stature and magnificent beauty that validate its popularity. Longs Peak is the tallest mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park and the fourteener that sits farthest north in Colorado. It is also the easternmost point of the Continental Divide. Outstanding Features: Fourteener, evergreen forest, lakes, spectacular mountain views, tundra, waterfalls

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityEstes Park
Length15 mi
Skill LevelDifficult
Duration12 hours
Trailhead Elevation9,500 ft
Top Elevation14,000 ft
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