Oct 30, 2023 · The Keyhole Route is not a hike. It is a climb that crosses enormous sheer vertical rock faces, often with falling rocks, requiring scrambling, where an unroped fall would likely be …

Pass through the Keyhole to the west side of the ridge where the remaining route becomes more difficult and requires a slower pace. Glacier Gorge is down to the right and the next section of …

Pass through the Keyhole which is usually very windy. Pay particular attention to the weather since this is a good place to turn back if things do not look good. Once through the Keyhole, …

Jul 28, 2014 · TITLE: Keyhole Pass GENERAL OVERVIEW: This pass leads between the Muriel Lake in Humphreys Basin and Darwin Bench CLASS/DIFFICULTY: Class 2 with a short Class …

The Keyhole route is the most popular route to the top, attracting several thousand climbers during the summer season. Heads up! This route requires a long, exposed section of class 3 …

After hiking 6.2 miles and climbing more than 3800 feet, hikers will finally reach the Keyhole, which sits at an elevation of 13,200 feet. Looking out from the other side of the ridge you'll …

The Keyhole is a weakness in the ridge between Longs Peak and Storm Peak, providing the only non-technical passage to the west side of the mountain along this route. Scramble across …

You’ll pass through the keyhole, providing you with a view of the boulder field below. From the keyhole, you’ll begin to navigate “the ledges.” This section features sloped rock that cascades …

Aug 18, 2010 · Just before the top of the pass is a hole in the divide -- the keyhole. Just remove your pack, pass it up through the hole, climb on through, and you're on top of the pass. Both …

There are three basic parts to the day: 1) trailhead to the Keyhole, 2) Keyhole to summit and 3) back down. The first part is simple enough: beautiful trail through the pine forest rising above …