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Longs Peak Campground: First-Come Tent Sites, Fees, and the Alpine-Start Edge
Longs Peak Campground has 26 first-come tent sites at 9,400 feet for $30 a night. Here's how to get a spot, the season, and why Keyhole climbers camp here.
Sandbeach Lake Trail: A Quiet Wild Basin Hike Under Mount Meeker (2026)
The Sandbeach Lake Trail climbs through the quiet Wild Basin corner of Rocky Mountain National Park to a rare sandy alpine shoreline under Mount Meeker. Distance, parking, permits, and camping.
St. Vrain Mountain Trail: A Quiet 12er Hike Above Allenspark (2026)
St. Vrain Mountain Trail near Allenspark: about 9 miles round trip to a 12,162-foot summit with big views of Longs Peak, Wild Basin, and the Indian Peaks.
Lawn Lake Trailhead: RMNP's Big Alpine Hike Without the Bear Lake Permit
The Lawn Lake Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park climbs 6.2 miles to a high alpine lake, skips the Bear Lake permit, and holds a wild 1982 flood story.
Longs Peak Weather: What to Expect and When to Climb
Longs Peak weather guide: afternoon storms, the be-down-by-noon rule, month-by-month conditions, and the best window to climb this 14,259-foot peak.
Longs Peak Hike: A Complete Guide to the Keyhole Route
12 Best Hikes Near Estes Park, Colorado (2026 Trail Guide)
Estes Park is the eastern gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Here are the 12 best hikes near Estes Park for every skill level, with trail stats, timed-entry permit tips, and how to beat the crowds.