RMNP - Chasm Lake

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Hiking – RMNP - Chasm Lake

One of my top high alpine spots deserves an annual trek. Join me to soak in the beauty of this lake at the base of the dynamic diamond face of Long’s peak.

  • Wed, Sep 16, 2026
  • Bobcats Section
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.9 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,825 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 1.7 mph moving pace

More info will be added later

count on 7 hrs TH to TH.

https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/upload/ROMO_UnigridBrochure_2022.pdf

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Carpool location:  GG Canyon Rd parking, Golden, CO 80403

Trailhead: Long's Peak TH parking (40.272236, -105.556644) Longs Peak Trailhead, 1398 Longs Peak Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517

Drive time: 90 mins, 120 miles RT.

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RMNP - Chasm Lake


Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 essentials, wind gear a must

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