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About Longs Peak
- Elevation
- 4,346 m (14,259 ft)
- Country
- United States
Climbing history
Facts and information about climbing Longs Peak, Colorado's northernmost fourteener and located in the Front Range.
Notable itineraries
Any trip to Longs Peak begins with a flight into Denver International Airport (DEN). From here, it is easiest to rent a car and make the scenic 1.5-hour drive northwest to Allenspark or Estes Park. Public transport and private transfers are also available but are not as time or cost-efficient. Your travel route will vary depending on the expedition you choose. Please refer to the individual guides expeditions for more information.
Weather and best time to go
Weather: During the summer, average daily temperatures at the base of Longs Peak hover around 17 ºC (63 ºF). These drop toward and eventually below freezing closer to the summit. Summer is the wettest time of year on Longs Peak, but rain is not very common., Best Time to Visit: July to September, Average Expedition Length 2 days
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Languages
English
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Recommended gear for Longs Peak
Technical essentials picked for glaciated mountaineering. Recommended by our expert team.
- La Sportiva G2 Evo Mountaineering Boots (double boots): View at CampSaver
- Petzl Sarken Crampons (Leverlock Universel) (crampons): View at CampSaver
- Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe (ice axe): View at Black Diamond
- Black Diamond Couloir Harness (harness): View at Black Diamond
- Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet (helmet): View at Black Diamond
- Global Rescue membership (rescue and evacuation): View at Global Rescue
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