Are dogs allowed on Mount Harvard Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Harvard Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Mount Harvard Trail?

No, Mount Harvard Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Mount Harvard Trail?

Mount Harvard Trail is rated expert. It is 14.1 miles long with 5,299 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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ExpertOut and Back

San Isabel National Forest/Colorado

Mount Harvard Trail

Buena Vista, Colorado

14.1 mi

Distance

5,299 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 58m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The route has scenic views of three 14ers, good fishing at Bear Lake, and trails above timberline. It was quoted from Harvard. It was a full day hike. There is a boulder wall that is not dog-friendly.

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,014 ft

Max:4,370 ft

1,615 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

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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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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Mount Harvard Trail

About This Trail

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Nearby Trails

Mount Columbia via Horn Fork Basin Trail

Kroenke Lake Trail

Bear Lake via Horn Fork Trail

Horn Fork Basin, Mount Harvard, Mount Colombia Loop

Mount Yale via Colorado and Mount Yale East Trail

Harvard Lakes, Mount Columbia, Mount Harvard

Other trails in San Isabel National Forest

North Mount Elbert Trail

Browns Creek Waterfall Trail

Huron Peak via North Huron Trail

Mount Yale Summit Trail

Timberline Lake Trail

Mount Princeton Trail

Campgrounds near this trail

CR 306 -Dispersed Site

Collegiate Peaks

Wolf and Neerland Ditch Dispersed

Arrowhead Point Resort

Arkansas River Rim Campground

Snowy Peaks RV Park

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