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Longs Peak Trail (The Homestretch)

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StartEnd20 mN
Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle, end = square.
Length0.12 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceUnpavedfrom source
DifficultyAlpine hikingfrom source
Est. time10 mincomputed
Elevation gain294 ftcomputed

Trail features

Effort: easyNo dogsPeaksUnpaved

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No dogsNo bikesNo horses

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We don't have verified parking, fee or permit details for this trail, so they are unknown here. These rules change and are set by the land manager. Check the official pages:

Details

Length0.12 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceUnpavedfrom source
DifficultyAlpine hiking (OSM sac_scale)from source
Elevation gain294 ftcomputed
Elevation loss0 ftcomputed
Highest point14,241 ftcomputed
Lowest point13,947 ftcomputed
Estimated durationabout 10 min one way (estimate, Naismith's rule)computed
Official verificationNot verified by an official sourceunknown

Elevation

13,947 ft14,094 ft14,241 ft00.12 mi
Elevation along the trail from start (left) to end (right) as drawn. Values are computed from USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second DEM (public domain), sampled about every 10 m and smoothed. Walking the other way reverses the climbs and descents.

Length is measured from the route geometry in the source data, so it can differ from signed or official distances.

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Sights

  • Peak0.12 mi from start14,259 ft
    Longs Peak OSM ↗

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Weather at the trailhead

Sat45° / 30°Sunny0% precip
Sun44° / 30°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Mon41° / 30°Partly Sunny8% precip
Tue42° / 31°Mostly Sunny7% precip
Wed44° / 33°Mostly Sunny4% precip
Thu45° / 31°Partly Sunny then Chance Rain And Snow Showers38% precip
Fri40° / 25°Snow Showers Likely60% precip

Today: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:19 PM (computed from the trailhead location).

Forecast for the trailhead area from the U.S. National Weather Service, updated Oct 17, 12:46 AM. Mountain weather changes fast and can differ a lot by elevation: check the official forecast for your route before you go.

Recent conditions

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No condition reports in the last 30 days. Conditions are unknown, not necessarily good.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Longs Peak Trail (The Homestretch)?

Longs Peak Trail (The Homestretch) in Rocky Mountain National Park is 0.12 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.

How much elevation does Longs Peak Trail (The Homestretch) gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 294 ft and descends about 0 ft, between 13,947 ft and 14,241 ft. These are computed from the USGS 3DEP elevation model and can differ from other apps; the other direction swaps climbing and descending.

How hard is Longs Peak Trail (The Homestretch)?

OpenStreetMap tags this trail "Alpine hiking" (sac_scale). That is a mapper's rating, not an official one.

How long does Longs Peak Trail (The Homestretch) take?

About 10 min one way for a fit hiker, by Naismith's rule from the length and climb. It is an estimate: allow more for rest, photos, heat, altitude and weather.

Where does Longs Peak Trail (The Homestretch) start?

The route starts near 40.2538, -105.6169 (Rocky Mountain National Park, Rocky Mountain Wilderness, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.

Are dogs allowed on Longs Peak Trail (The Homestretch)?

Dogs are tagged as not allowed in OpenStreetMap. Rules can change by season and by land manager, so check posted signs and the official page.

Is there water, parking or a toilet at Longs Peak Trail (The Homestretch)?

Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 0 parking areas, 0 toilets. Mapped water is not tested or guaranteed: carry your own. Fees and permits are not included here; check the official page.

Source

© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Overpass API extract: Boulder County, CO (hiking relations + named paths). Licence: ODbL 1.0. Data version osm-2026-10-16, imported 10/16/2026. View the source record

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