description Longs Peak Overview
Longs Peak is a prominent 4,346-meter mountain located in the northern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. As the highest summit within Rocky Mountain National Park, it is characterized by its massive, steep eastern face known as the Diamond. The mountain is a popular destination for experienced hikers and mountaineers, with the standard Keyhole route involving extensive scrambling above the treeline. First ascended in 1868 by an expedition led by John Wesley Powell, the peak is named after the explorer Stephen Long.
insights Ranking position
Longs Peak ranks #81 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Ausangate, ahead of Annapurna II.
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In which US National Park is Longs Peak located?
Longs Peak is located within Rocky Mountain National Park in the state of Colorado. It stands prominently in the northern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.
How tall is Longs Peak?
Longs Peak reaches an impressive elevation of 4,346 meters above sea level. It holds the title of being the highest summit within the entirety of Rocky Mountain National Park.
What is the Diamond on Longs Peak?
The Diamond refers to the mountain's massive, steep eastern face that drops dramatically for nearly a thousand feet. It is considered one of the most famous and challenging big-wall rock climbing routes in the western United States.
What is the standard hiking route up Longs Peak?
The most popular non-technical hiking route to the summit is known as the Keyhole Route. This challenging trail is approximately 15 miles round-trip and features dangerous exposed scrambling.
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