Hiking to the Keyhole on Longs Peak
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008I am sure this sounds funny coming from a Coloradoan, but I am scared of heights. It is my husband’s goal to get me up Longs Peak someday, so he was pretty excited when I mentioned that we hike up to the Keyhole. He just thinks if I get close enough, I will get over my fear. I can assure you that won’t happen soon. Here are some photos of our day on Longs. It was cold and windy, but beautiful. The hike is about 6.5 miles to the Keyhole. We went up the regular Longs Peak trail and detoured at the bridge right below treeline to follow the winter trail. We followed the creek up to the Moraine. There was a lot of boulder hopping and trying to avoid punching through the snow in places. I was exhausted by the time we reached our destination. After slipping on the hard packed snow and navigating the ascent to the top of the Keyhole my nerves were on edge. I wasn’t prepared for the view once Alan helped me through. I pretty much just hunkered down and waited to go back down. I think you can see to Wyoming. I am glad to have been there, but I don’t think a Longs Peak summit is in my future. Enjoy the photos!
