Longs Peak Colorado

One of the sites you must visit while you are on Estes Park COlorado travel is the Longs Peak. It is one of the highest mountain peaks of the Rocky Mountain that is located in Colorado. It rises over 14,259 feet above sea-level.

As part of your travel to Estes Park Colorado, you cannot afford to miss this peak because it is so high. The peak is notably visible from Longmont, Colorado, as well as from many other parts of the state.

The peak is named after Major Stephen Long, the explorer who discovered the area in the early 19th century. In 2005, Bill Owens, the governor of Colorado selected an image of Longs Peak to design the Colorado state quarter.

Know more about Longs Peak

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longs_Peak

Mount Meeker is the second highest peak in this area which is located towards the South. They are often called the Twin Peaks. It takes a lot of physical stamina and mental preparedness to climb the Longs Peak. During summer, most climbers take 10 to 14 hours for a two-way trip to the summit. Most climbers take the casual route, which itself is taxing.

But technical climber may explore the 1,000-foot Diamond Face, which is extremely challenging. Climbers will encounter the Mills Glacier on the peak. It is located around 12,800 feet above the sea level. You can also see a permanent snowfield while climbing the summit.

Further details about the climbing experience

http://www.alanarnette.com/alan/longspeak.php

If you do not wish to climb the summit (which most people do not unless they are technical climbers or mountaineers), there are a lot of hiking opportunities on the peak. The two popular hiking destinations include Peacock Pool and Chasm Lake. These places also have well-maintained trails.

You can hike towards the Boulder Field or simply observe the beauty of the Chasm Lake. Camping is available in the region, mostly on the lower portions of the mountain. The Sand Beach Lake is another ideal place for camping in the vicinity. Make sure to visit Longs Peak while you are on Estes Park CO travel.

Other activities at Longs Peak

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