Longs Peak Ascent - 1 day
Colorado
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Summit Colorado's iconic Longs Peak at 14,256ft
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Longs Peak, the tallest mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park, towers over the Colorado Front Range, casting a long shadow from its peak at 14,256 feet. Almost every mountaineer who visits the Rocky Mountains sets his or her sights on this monstrous peak. It’s not a climb to take lightly, but the reward can be greater than imagined.
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Duration: Full Day- 2:15am- 5pm
Distance: 15 miles
Elevation: 9400ft - 14,259ft
Difficulty: difficult
Group pricing available 4+ guests
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