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Chasm Lake and The Diamond
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Description
Chasm Lake is one of the most beautiful high alpine lakes in RMNP. Set in a stunning cirque below Mt. Lady Washington (13,281') and Longs Peak (14,259') at an elevation of ~11,900 feet, Chasm Lake would make a giant feel small.
Also towering over the lake, part of Longs Peak is The Diamond, an uber-famous climbing route and stunning geologic feature.
All-Day Hike: A strenuous +8-mile round-trip hike. Follow the guidance offered in the Chasm Lake Hike.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
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Sep 5, 2024
Tom Herr
Reward for a steep hike on the Long's Peak trail. In a small basin and surrounded by boulders. Clear water with glacier and mountain peaks above.
Jul 3, 2021
Private User
Dec 13, 2020
Private User
May 28, 2020
Seb The Fraustralian
Made it to the loch, a little too much snow for the kids to reach the Chasm Lake - incredible hike
Sep 8, 2019
Mark Woods
Majestic view looking up 2500' to the Summit of Longs Peak's Diamond face, Mount Meeker, and Mount Lady Washington. Awesome experience, worth a hike!
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