Longs Peak

#15

14259 ft (4346 m) Front Range

About Longs Peak

Longs Peak rises to 14,259 feet (4,346 m) as the northernmost 14er in Colorado and the highest point in Rocky Mountain National Park. The distinctive flat-topped summit and sheer east face (the Diamond) make it one of Colorado's most recognizable peaks. The standard Keyhole Route requires scrambling and careful route-finding, attracting experienced hikers from around the world.

History

Named after Major Stephen Long who led an expedition that spotted the peak in 1820, Longs Peak was first summited in 1868 by William Byers and the one-armed explorer John Wesley Powell. The peak has significant climbing history, with the Diamond face being one of the most famous technical climbing walls in North America.

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Current Conditions

33°F

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Freezing conditions expected

Average 33°F

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Wind Up to 11 mph

Humidity 31%

Sunrise 1:23 PM

Sunset 1:02 AM

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Wind Up to 29 mph

Humidity 52%

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High 36°F

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Wind Up to 35 mph

Humidity 51%

Sunrise 1:23 PM

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High 38°F

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Wind Up to 30 mph

Humidity 40%

Sunrise 1:23 PM

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