LONGS PEAK LOOP

With its summit topping out at an elevation of 14,259 feet, Long's Peak is among the tallest peaks in the Rocky Mountains and is the single tallest peak in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. You can easily see it for miles in every direction towering above the rest of the Park!

We designed the Longs Peak Loop to allow for acclimatization during the first couple days of the hike, increasing the odds of a successful summit bid. The trip takes us through a series of camps, drawing us closer to striking distance of Longs Peak. On Day 3 we'll go for it and, weather permitting, make an attempt for the summit. This route is not for the faint of heart! The summit bid involves steep, exposed scrambling and hiking across boulder fields, snow banks, and steep side slopes.

We'll enjoy the summit for a half hour or so before turning around and returning to camp. The final two days of hiking will drop us out of the alpine and take us on a loop hike through stunning meadows and forests back to our starting point.

Don't miss this iconic hiking adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park - give us a call at 800-715-4453 or email us to learn more!