In Rocky Mountain National Park ....

Estes Cone (11,006 feet) rises above the Longs Peak Campground yet is dwarfed by Longs Peak at 14,251'. Once on the summit you can see East to the high plains of Colorado and the killer views of the mighty Longs Peak and the Twin Sisters Peaks.

Starting at approx 9,400', the trail winds for approx. 3 miles upward to and through the Eugenia Mine (1.3 miles into the trip). At 2.5 miles a huge cairn (pile of rocks) will let you know to go right towards the summit of Estes Cone. Left will take you to Storm Pass. At the split you are at 10,200'. From here ... the trail get mass steep on your ascent to the summit. Just keep sucking wind and you will be awarded with great views!

Getting There

There tons of scenic ways to get to Estes Cone. So, to simply say .... from Estes Park, CO ... head South on Colorado Hwy 7. Go past Lily Lake. The trailhead begins at the Longs Peak Campground & Ranger Station.

Red Tape

Check with the NPS ranger station at the Longs Peak Campground for more information. Or you can call the park
office at: 970.586.1206.

When To Climb

Year round.

Camping

Some recommended things to check out:

Rocky Mountain National Park site:
http://www.nps.gov/romo/frame1.htm

Longs Peak Campground
* Tent Camping Only
* First come first serve
* Fee area
* Seasonal water & restrooms

Mountain Conditions

Rocky Mountain National Park
WEATHER FORECASTS

http://estes.on-line.com/rmnp/rmnp-cnd.html

External Links

Estes Cone

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