Longs Peak is the northernmost 14er in Colorado and the highest point in Rocky Mountain National Park at 14,259 feet Wikipedia. Located about 9.6 miles southwest of Estes Park, it’s easily recognizable from Denver on clear days and is featured on the Colorado state quarter Wikipedia. The mountain is part of the Twin Peaks Massif with Mount Meeker and is named after explorer Stephen Harriman Long Wikipedia.

Key Features

Elevation: 14,259 ft (4,345 m) 

Prominence: 2,940 ft (896 m) 

Isolation: ~43.6 miles 

Climbing Status: No trail to the summit; all routes are technical 14ers

Popular Route — The Keyhole

The Keyhole Route is the most famous and accessible climb, rated Class 3 scrambling Estes Park. It’s a 16-mile round trip with over 5,500 feet of elevation gain Estes Park. The route involves:

Large boulder scrambles

Exposures to long falls

Narrow ledges and steep cliffs National Park Service

It’s not a hike — it’s a technical climb requiring climbing skills, proper gear, and weather awareness National Park Service+1. The Keyhole can experience winter-like conditions year-round, so winter mountaineering experience and equipment are recommended National Park Service.