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Harvard Lakes

Name: Harvard Lakes
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 hikers

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

9.87km

04:04

380m

Twin alpine lakes nestled below 14,000-foot peaks with baby trout jumping in crystal waters.

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

7.81km

02:45

440m

Forest trail with creek crossings leading to twin alpine lakes beneath Mount Columbia.

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Matthew

July 10, 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 plenty of camping near the lakes, which is handy for those doing overnight trips. 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

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

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

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