Chasm Lake with the Diamond of Longs Peak at top center Chasm Lake lies just below the diamond face of Longs, sitting at about 11,800 ft elevation. It’s almost 9 miles out-and-back (up and down would be a better descriptor) with an elevation gain of between 2400-2500 feet. It’s a bear! Doable…but it will cost … Continue reading THE MAGIC OF THE MOUNTAIN