Estes Cone
Trailhead: Longs Peak
Distance: 3.3 mi
Elevation Change: 1,606'
Follow the East Longs Peak trail half a mile to the junction with the trail to Eugenia Mine. Turn right. At the major trail junction 2.6 miles from the trailhead, turn right again. The last half mile to the summit is steep, climbing 600' up a series of switchbacks.
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