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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.

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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.
Jun 23, 2024
Haley Svadlenak
May 16, 2024
Thomas Talbot
Nov 1, 2023
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Aug 19, 2022
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Aug 3, 2022
Brad Dumler
Sep 18, 2021
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Starts at 8:23am
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