Longs Peak Trailhead
The square-topped, 14,255-foot Longs Peak is one of Rocky Mountain National Park's most distinctive landmarks.
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Longs Peak Trailhead Details
The square-topped, 14,255-foot Longs Peak is one of Rocky Mountain National Park's most distinctive landmarks, and you can follow the trail here to the summit that was once viewed as sacred by the Ute tribe. The mountain is named for Major Stephen H. Long, who led an expedition here in 1820.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Longs Peak Trailhead
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Longs Peak Trailhead
The square-topped, 14,259-foot Longs Peak is one of Rocky Mountain National Park's most distinctive landmarks.
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Longs Peak
The unforgettable climb up to the summit is one of the most challenging and rewarding ascents.
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Estes Cone
This short, steep climb is reputed to yield some of the best panoramas in the park.
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Longs Peak Campground
Open year-round, Long's Peak Campground has 26 campsites for tents only.
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Longs Peak Campground
Open year-round, Long's Peak Campground has 26 campsites for tents only.
