Longs Peak

Route: Keyhole Route
Posted On: 9/4/2025, By: jdlilly
Info: Perfect conditions continued on Wednesday. There was zero snow or ice on the route. It was sunny with no wind at the top. Parking lot was half full at 3 am. 

Route: Keyhole Route
Posted On: 9/1/2025, By: Troyister
Info: Arrived at 2:05 AM and got the second to last parking spot in the parking area. Weather conditions were perfect, little to no wind expect on top, temp was 40 at the trailhead, and below freezing in the trough and homestretch as evident by the ice here and there. All ice was avoidable in the trough and homestretch. Summitted at 6:10 in time watch an amazing sunrise. Trail, Boulder-field, Ledges, and Narrows were all dry summer conditions. Restrooms at Chasm junction and Boulder-field were open for use. 

Route: The Beaver
Posted On: 9/1/2025, By: jtfoss1
Info: Left a pair of eyeglasses near the top of the Loft - let me know if you find them!

The Beaver was ice free (until the rap down Cables). Tat at the top and middle of the Beaver in good condition. 

Route: Keyhole Route
Posted On: 8/31/2025, By: lavaka
Info: I didn't actually do Keyhole (I attempted the Cables route, which was super icy, and I had to back off), but talking to other hikers who did Keyhole, there is quite a bit of thin ice up there. Some parties made it to the top, but said the Homestretch was sketchy. I'm guessing there were some parties that turned around due to the conditions. It probably caught everyone by surprise, since there's not an ounce of snow anywhere in sight. 

Route: Keyhole Route
Posted On: 8/19/2025, By: LaMeije99
Info: Perfect summer conditions, route is fully dry but lots of loose moderate sized rocks in the Trough. The ledges section is much more straightforward and less exposed than most route descriptions claim. The trough represents the crux of the route as the length and increasing steepness are demanding and finishes through the technical crux moves to gain access to the ledges (a relatively short stretch that too is not all that exposed feeling). Homestretch has lots ofpolished rock areas best avoided, especially if they were to be slightly wet. The weather up on Longs the past 2 weeks has been better than forecasted in the 11am - 2pm window, rain clouds have built up by 1pm but then have been dissipating. The most accurate route description I read was Alan Arnettes. 

Route: Cables Route
Posted On: 8/11/2025, By: ScottLovesRMNP
Info: The route is nicely "in" now. It is relatively dry up there, but some trickles of water (which are icy spots during the cold hours) are present. Even when dry, I found the rock to be pretty smooth and polished, so I recommend shoes with good traction. I know people climb the route without a rope, but I wouldn't!

I recommend tracking your route up from Chasm View to the top on a Garmin or something because the route down is hard to see from above on the descent.

After horrible visibility in the area yesterday, today it was outstandingly clear! Relatively few people on the summit of Longs mid-morning compared to what I would've expected. 

Route: Keyhole Route
Posted On: 8/8/2025, By: garfieldvevo
Info: Wind has been howling for a couple of days now, only really bad near the keyhole and on the home stretch/summit. Lots of loose rocks on the trough, please be mindful and deliberate when taking steps. Some portions of the home stretch were a bit slippery, but there are enough holds to where it shouldn’t be a problem. 

Route: Keyhole Route
Posted On: 8/4/2025, By: paigemoney
Info: The rock just past the Keyhole is extremely slick from wear. I wish I had worn approach shoes instead of Mutants today. That last move in the Trough is tough if you’re short. The Homestretch was so much fun! 

Route: Keyhole Route
Posted On: 7/30/2025, By: ash_tay
Info: Great day and full summer conditions. Parking lot about 2/3 full at 0215. Some loose sections in the trough, but they are avoidable. Please be careful not to kick rocks down in this section and if you accidentally do, you need to shout "rock!" whether you think people are below you or not. Unfortunately saw lots of people without helmets.
The Narrows was the most fun IMO. Homestretch is quite steep, but solid rock. 

Route: Keyhole Route
Posted On: 7/24/2025, By: CraigE
Info: The route from the trough to the summit was a little wet from rain showers the day before. There were some slippery spots on the homestretch. 

Route: Cables
Posted On: 7/22/2025, By: dklos
Info: Only one small snow patch at the base of the technical pitch. That snow is melting enough that the first eye-bolt is exposed. Although there was a bit of running water through most of the pitch, it did not pose any serious challenge. No snow on the upper reaches of the North Face. 

Route: Iron Gates -> Loft -> Keyhole
Posted On: 7/21/2025, By: backcountrybrodes
Info: Iron Gates are completely dry, Loft has some wet rock right before you meet up with the home stretch so watch your tread there. Keyhole is completely dry, as is the approach trail. 

Route: Keyhole Route
Posted On: 7/20/2025, By: 5meodimte
Info: Completely dry. Full summer conditions 

Route: Cables
Posted On: 7/16/2025, By: dbolton
Info: The approach to the belay ledge is mostly clear of snow; or, at least the snow is avoidable. Above the climbing pitch there is no snow/ice to worry about. On the climb itself, be aware that a fair amount of water seeping down the slabs + some hard snow/ice in places raises the climbing difficulty a bit. 

Route: Keyhole Route
Posted On: 7/14/2025, By: josephsiefers
Info: Trough is pretty much entirely melted out. Segments of snow remain on the far climbers right side but it's not necessary to divert at all from the bullseyes. Small wet areas on Homestretch but did not impact ascent or descent, solid footing.