137 m away
Chasm Lake
Hike up into the treeless tundra, to a glacial lake tucked beneath a 14-thousand-foot peak.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 776 m
- Descent
- 776 m
Longs (13,911) and Meeker (14,255)
Summited Mt. Meeker and Longs Peak in 2018
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 34 km
- Ascent
- 2.5 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 2.8 km
- High Point
- 4.3 km
- Gradient
- 26˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 2.8 km to the maximum altitude of 4.3 km, the route covers 34 km, 2459 vertical metres of ascent and 2438 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
We went up the Loft Route to the Loft, summited Meeker, went the rest of the way around the Loft Route to Longs, then came down the Keyhole Route. My GPS had a couple glitches which are obvious to see.
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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Ouzel Falls
A string of waterfalls along tumbling mountain creeks.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 301 m
- Descent
- 301 m
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Sky Pond
Begin on the popular trail to Alberta Falls, then ascend along creeks and lakes to one of the park's most dramatic alpine basins.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 541 m
- Descent
- 541 m
8.9 km away
Bear Lake to Fern Lake
One-way hike using the park's free shuttle, connecting multiple alpine lakes and vistas.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 409 m
- Descent
- 819 m
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Dream Lake and Emerald Lake
See four idyllic alpine lakes in one moderate hike.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 205 m
- Descent
- 205 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking