Longs Peak Climbing Information, Colorado Fourteener (including photos, map & videos)
Longs Peak is one of Colorado’s most recognizable Fourteeners and the highest summit in Rocky Mountain National Park. Rising prominently above the northern Front Range, the mountain is known for its dramatic rock faces, demanding routes, long approaches, and sweeping views across the park.
The peak was named for Major Stephen H. Long, who led an expedition through the region in 1820. Longs Peak reaches an elevation of 14,259 feet and is the only Colorado Fourteener located within Rocky Mountain National Park.
Although Longs Peak is one of Colorado’s most frequently attempted Fourteeners, reaching its summit is a serious undertaking. The standard Keyhole Route involves substantial mileage, significant elevation gain, exposed scrambling, route-finding, and rapidly changing alpine weather. Other routes and approaches offer additional challenges, including steep couloirs, rugged ridgelines, and technical mountain terrain.
The POCKET PALS hiking and climbing map for Longs Peak includes four trailheads and five routes and approaches.
Trailheads Included:
- Longs Peak Trailhead
- Sandbeach/Copeland Lake Trailhead
- Glacier Gorge Trailhead
- Storm Pass Trailhead
Routes and Approaches Included:
- Keyhole Route
- Keplinger’s Couloir
- Loft Route
- Glacier Gorge/North Longs Peak Approach
- Boulder Brook Approach
The map provides detailed route and terrain information to help hikers and climbers compare approaches, plan their trip, and better understand the challenges of climbing Longs Peak.
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