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Elevation: 14,256 ft
GPS: 40.2585, -105.61933
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This is an amalgamation of area between the Diamond/Chasm View Wall and the West Face of Long's Peak. The climbs in this area are probably more mountaineering in nature than much of the rest of the climbs on Long's Peak.

Historically, this aspect of the peak is important as it was once equipped with cables to facilitate non-climber's ascent of the peak. Since, these cables have been removed, and this face has much reduced traffic. It is often used for the descent of routes off the top of the Diamond.

Routes along here include: The Cable Route, 5.4 or M2; Keyhole Ridge, 5.4; The Keyhole, 3rd class.

Getting There Suggest change

Most approach this from Long's Area trailhead off CO Hwy 7. Hike up to the Chasm Lake cutoff but head right around Lady Washington and through the Boulderfield. Find your line.

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Classic Climbing Routes at North Face/Ridge

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
 11
Northwest Gully
Trad, Alpine
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 170
Cable Route
Trad, Alpine
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 107
Keyhole Ridge
Trad, Alpine
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Northwest Gully
 11
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Trad, Alpine
Cable Route
 170
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad, Alpine
Keyhole Ridge
 107
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, Alpine
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