Longs Peak

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North of Longs Peak from the Boulderfield, 7/6/25

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Longs Peak Conditions Report
7/7/2025

Summer conditions have finally taken hold on Longs Peak. The trails are entirely snow free to both Chasm Lake and the Boulderfield, and the major summer summit routes can be navigated with no snow travel, including the Keyhole. The Loft/Clark’s Arrow has a larger snow patch towards the top, but this can also be avoided with some route-finding. Across the upper mountain small ice and snow patches remain in places, and running water exists in several locations as well, creating slippery rock, and still warranting caution and careful travel. Monsoon season is fully upon us, and afternoon thunderstorms will remain a real threat for the remainder of the summer season. Returning to treeline by noon is prudent to help mitigate exposure to lightning storms.

Warm clothes, waterproof layers, extra food and water, a headlamp, personal first aid kit, and a cell phone are all strongly recommended. If you are traveling alone, please tell a friend or family member your plans and take extra care with decision making. Even a minor accident while traveling alone on the mountain can quickly turn into a serious situation. As always, please be prepared to turn around when conditions exceed your abilities.


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Keyhole Route Conditions

The Keyhole Route is now in full summer conditions. Small snow and ice patches exist in the Trough, Homestretch and the Ledges, but these can be navigated around with route finding detours, keeping the entire route on dry rock. However, melting snow has produced running water in these sections, which can lead to slick rock, or even ice formation on cold mornings. Please continue to use cautious and conservative decision making.

Remember your safety is in your own hands

 

The Ledges, 7/6/25

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Looking up the Trough, 7/6/25

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The Narrows, 7/6/25

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Looking up the Homestretch, 7/6/25

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Chasm Crossing

The trail between Chasm Junction and Chasm Meadow crosses a steep slope known as Chasm Crossing. This slope is finally free of all meaningful snow for the summer, and can be traveled entirely on dry trail. A small snowpatch continues to linger, but has receded enough to expose the trail through this section. With this, the entirety of the trail from the trailhead to Chasm Lake is now snow-free.

 

Chasm Crossing, 7/6/25

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Chasm Lake, 6/25/25

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