
Mount Harvard: Mt. Harvard/Columbia Traverse
9.2 mi
Distance
4,249 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Mount Harvard: Mt. Harvard/Columbia Traverse is an out-and-back trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 9.2 miles long and gains 4,249 feet. The nearest town is Buena Vista, Colorado, about 11 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,506 ft |
| End | 4.6 mi | 4,395 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Buena Vista, CO · about 11 mi away
- County:
- Chaffee County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Dispersed Site near 38.9817, -106.3737
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