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Harvard Lakes

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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Location: Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

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1. Harvard Lakes via Colorado Trail — San Isabel National Forest

9.94km

02:19

380m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Three Elk Trail to Harvard Lakes — San Isabel National Forest

7.75km

01:15

440m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Matthew

July 12, 2023

Harvard Lakes are two high elevation forested lakes tucked away beside the Colorado Trail in San Isabel National Forest (right on the border of the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness). There is an intersection between the Colorado Trail and Three Elk wilderness trail next to the lakes, offering different route and loop options.

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Elevation 3,130 m

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Wednesday 17 December

2°C

-3°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Location: Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

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Harvard Lakes

1. Harvard Lakes via Colorado Trail — San Isabel National Forest

2. Three Elk Trail to Harvard Lakes — San Isabel National Forest

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