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Chasm Lake and The Diamond
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Description
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.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
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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.
Jul 3, 2021
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Dec 13, 2020
Private User
May 28, 2020
Seb The Fraustralian
Made it to the loch, a little too much snow for the kids to reach the Chasm Lake - incredible hike
Sep 8, 2019
Mark Woods
Majestic view looking up 2500' to the Summit of Longs Peak's Diamond face, Mount Meeker, and Mount Lady Washington. Awesome experience, worth a hike!
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