Estes Cone
The 6.6-mile roundtrip hike to Estes Cone passes the remains of the Eugenia Mine.
Plan Around Estes Cone
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Estes Cone Details
The 6.6-mile roundtrip hike to Estes Cone passes the remains of the Eugenia Mine and features great mountain views. It ends at Estes Cone, a rocky summit where you can admire Long's Peak and Twin Sisters Peak. This is a moderately strenuous and steep hike where you'll gain about 2,000 feet of elevation during your journey -- much of that in the last mile.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
East Side
Nearby Parks Around Estes Cone
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Estes Cone
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1.2 mi away
Longs Peak Campground
Open year-round, Long's Peak Campground has 26 campsites for tents only.
1.2 mi away
Longs Peak Campground
Open year-round, Long's Peak Campground has 26 campsites for tents only.
1.3 mi away
Lily Lake
This pretty, accessible trail navigates the wooded shores of this alpine lake.
