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Longs Peak, a Colorado 14er at 14,259 feet

Colorado Fourteener

Longs Peak

14,259'

Rank #15

Standard Route

Keyhole Route

Longs Peak
14,259' · #15
14.5 mi
5,100' gain
Class 3
14.5
miles RT
5,100
ft gain
Class 3
difficulty
10-15
hours

Overview

Colorado's most iconic 14er and the only one in Rocky Mountain National Park. The Keyhole Route is a challenging Class 3 climb requiring early starts, good conditions, and solid scrambling skills. The route features the famous Keyhole, the exposed Ledges and Trough, the narrow Narrows, and the steep Homestretch.

Quick Facts

Mountain Range
Front Range
Nearest Town
Estes Park
National Forest
Rocky Mountain National Park
Prominence
2,961'

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Location

Range Front Range
Coordinates 40.2550°N, 105.6156°W

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