Longs Peak is the highest mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, rising to 14,259 feet. It is one of the state's fourteeners, the peaks above 14,000 feet, and it stands out among them for its distinctive profile and the demanding climbing routes that lead to its summit. It is also known as Mount Long.
What a visit involves
Longs Peak is a serious mountain rather than a casual viewpoint. Its routes are challenging, and the summit draws mountaineers from around the world. Visitors who come to climb should plan carefully, prepare for high-altitude conditions and changing weather, and go with the experience the route requires. Those who prefer to admire the peak can still find that the views from its slopes and from the park around it are spectacular.
Getting there
- Trailhead: Longs Peak Trailhead, Estes Park, CO 80517, United States
- Location: inside Rocky Mountain National Park, in the Front Range of northern Colorado
- Phone: +1-970-586-1206
Around the peak
The trailhead sits near Estes Park, the gateway town to the park, where visitors can find services, places to eat and lodging before or after a day in the mountains. Rocky Mountain National Park offers many other trails, lakes and high-country views, so a trip to Longs Peak can easily be combined with time spent exploring the wider park.
