Loft Route
Longs Peak · 14,259' · Rank #15
Class 3
13
miles RT
5,300'
gain
Class 3
difficulty
—
hours
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Route Details
- Distance
- 13 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 5,300'
- Difficulty
- Class 3
Trailhead
- Name
- Longs Peak Trailhead
- Starting Elevation
- 9,400'
- Coordinates
- 40.2722°N, 105.5568°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Free Lot 50-100 spots
- Fee
- Free
Restroom Weak
Same lot as Keyhole Route at Longs Peak Ranger Station. Fills very early on summer weekends. RMNP - dogs NOT allowed.
Route Description
Challenging Class 3 scramble that diverges from Keyhole Route at Chasm Lake junction. Avoids the crowded Keyhole bottleneck. Ascends Loft Couloir with loose dirt and Class 3 scrambling, traverses the Loft boulder field, then descends to Clark's Arrow via technical moves. High exposure and considerable rockfall risk. Good alternative for experienced scramblers wanting to avoid crowds.