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Longs Peak

Backpacking2 days13.4 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Longs Peak Trailhead
5.6 mi • 3,300 ft gain
Boulderfield
7.7 mi • 1,700 ft gain
Longs Peak Trailhead
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How to get a permit

This trip requires a Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Trips starting between November 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025

Permits required. Quota in effect.

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Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Permit application:

Starting AreaLongs Peak
1st Night CampsiteBoulderfield 1–3
Entry PointLongs Peak
Exit PointLongs Peak

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