RMNP - Chiefs Head Peak
Chiefs Head Peak (13,577') is part of Glacier Gorge's upper cirque, along with Longs Peak and Pagoda Mountain. There are three approaches to this peak.
Note: RMNP restricts usage, parking, and entry depending on season and trailhead location. See the CMC Trip Planning Guide with a compact list of parking and entry requirements, alerts and closures, permitting, and general guidance. More general and contact information can be found at the RMNP website.
Chiefs Head Peak is the third-highest peak in the Rocky Mountain National Park. With Longs Peak and Pagoda Mountain, it forms the southern rim of the spectacular upper cirque of Glacier Gorge. Approaches and the peak are all within RMNP.
- Suitable Activities: Hiking
- Seasons: July, August
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Avalanche Terrain Rating Complex View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Length: 18.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,400 ft
- 13,577 ft
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Land Manager:
National Park Service
Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Area
- Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fees
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- https://www.summitpost.org/chiefs-head-peak/153014
- AllTrails
- CoTrex
- climb13ers.com
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