Harvard Lakes, Mount Columbia, Mount Harvard
Buena Vista, Colorado
18.8 mi
Distance
8,435 ft
Elev. Gain
10h 17m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Harvard Lakes, Mount Columbia, Mount Harvard is an out-and-back trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 19 miles long and gains 8,435 feet. The nearest town is Buena Vista, Colorado, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,884 ft |
| High point | 9.4 mi | 4,372 ft |
| End | 18.8 mi | 2,884 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Buena Vista, CO · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Chaffee County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
North Cottonwood Road
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Mount Harvard Trail
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Campgrounds near this trail
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1.4 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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