Rocky Mountain National Park - Climbing Longs Peak - Hiking trail near Estes Park, Colorado, United States - Description
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| Name | Rocky Mountain National Park - Climbing Longs Peak |
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| Summary | At 14,259 feet, Longs Peak towers above all other summits in Rocky Mountain |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back |
| Distance (Total) | 16.0 miles / 25.7 km |
| Elevation Gain | 4,850 feet / 1,478 meters |
| Minimum Elevation | 9,409 feet / 2,868 meters |
| Maximum Elevation | 14,259 feet / 4,346 meters |
| Hiking Season | - Summer |
| Things To See | - Mountain Views - Summit |
| Difficulty | Strenuous |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. |
| Nearby Town | Estes Park, Colorado, United States |
| Link | http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/longspeak.htm |
| Permit Required | National Park Service Permit |
| Trail Map |
You can't miss this mountain. At 14,259 feet, Longs Peak towers above all other summits in Rocky Mountain. The flat-topped monarch is seen from almost anywhere in the park. Different angles show the great mountain's unique profiles. Changing weather reflects Longs Peak's many moods.
| Latitude | 40.271782194 degrees / 40° 16.307' / 40° 16' 18.42" |
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| Longitude | -105.5563294888 degrees / -105° 33.380' / -105° 33' 22.79" |
| Created by Nick on 11/07/2007 |
| Last edited by Nick on 11/07/2007 |
- Comments
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