About
Length (round trip)6.4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain1,600 ft up
Typical time4 hr
TrailheadLongs Peak trailhead
SurfaceForest trail then a steep rocky summit
Best seasonJuly to September for the high country. Trail Ridge Road opens late May and closes with the first heavy snow in October.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🏛️ Historic site

A steep rocky cone above the Longs Peak trailhead, past an abandoned mine.

Tips
The Eugenia Mine ruins are on the way. The final scramble up the cone is steep and rooty. A good alternative when Longs itself is out of the question.
Location

Longs Peak trailhead

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