Located 46 miles northeast of Gunnison Colorado. the trail is nice and well marked and the top section is pretty tough with some rock scrambling. Beautiful views of the valley and great level of difficulty. Mount Harvard Climbing Notes. Mt Harvard Summit Markers to commemorate your hike! Mount Harvard Estates. ... From here, it's a fun class 2+ scramble to the summit of Mt. Harvard (in the middle) could go with either arrow. Started off with a plan to summit Mt Columbia but no signs posted anywhere (beware, even at the Trailhead) and I missed my turn at a fork in the trail about 4 miles in. Massive. View Mount Harvard Image Gallery - 188 Images. Shortly after that crossing, you'll reach a trail junction - 4. Mt. No clue how, but definitely made it a little more difficult. Mt. A short climb leads to Bear Lake (12,374-ft.), a starkly beautiful alpine jewel nestled in a rocky bowl beneath the valley’s rugged west ridge. The challenge is, at first glance, Mt. Full day hike. © 2006-2020 SummitPost.org. Mount Harvard has been a local hiking favorite for over a hundred years. If ya wanna do the traverse, ya need to be summiting Harvard by 7am. This is a very long day. Harvard, continue straight on trail. Six others joined me after I summited on this beautiful day. Elbert. Columbia first. Per USFS , these include;Party size limit is 15 Dogs must be on a leash Camp at least 100 feet from water Organized groups must contact the Forest Service. Mt. I did the traverse from Harvard to Colombia. some camp towards the bottom and summit the next day. The third intersection has no sign, only a small cairn. Due to lack of time, I did not traverse to Columbia, which honestly felt like the cool thing to do. Scramble down and head back. (2 ), Climbing Harvard and Colombia 15-sep-2005, Congratulations to recent summiters. Add your hero shot here, Harvard & Columbia in Winter: Jekyll & Hyde, Harvard and Columbia Winter Ascents and Ski Descents - 2011, Mount Harvard Sunrise, Traverse to Columbia, A Fine Day on Mt. Mt. The trail was not busy at all. As posted, it was LONG - 8 hours and just shy of 14 miles from the 4WD parking area. Drive 0.4 miles north on US 24 to the junction of Chaffee County 350 and turn left (west). Harvard is often climbed in combination with its neighbor, Mount Columbia. Elbert (14,433), Mt. Location: 38.9008827, -106.312645. And beautiful. (228), Comments Harvard was named in 1869 when Harvard geology professor Josiah Whitney led a surveying expedition into Colorado to investigate rumors of soaring 17,000-foot peaks deep in the Rockies. The challenge is taking the correct turns. Harvard is the third highest peak in the state. Massive and Mt. The trail's length and elevation gain of 4,500 feet keep the casual hiking crowds away. Please click here for more information about climbing Mt. This route features scenic views of three 14ers, good fishing at Bear Lake, trails above timberline, and rock scrambling at the top of Mt. Mount Harvard is a 14,429 foot peak in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness of Colorado. Mount Harvard is a 14,421 ft peak in the U.S. state of Colorado. (4), Images Got to the trailhead at 6 a.m. with a small handful of parking spots available near the trailhead. Take lots of water or a filter (a lot of sources). July, 2005: Harvard (left) and Columbia seen from Mt. There is a kiosk sign, so you can't miss it. The little bouldering problem at the summit is a fun end to the climb up. The summit block features about 50' of class 2+ scrambling on solid rock and boulders - calling it 2+ because its not really class 3 but you definitely need to use your hands to climb up the boulder pile. Last mile (of 7 total each way) was a real challenge. Mt. The most common hiking route is via the North Cottonwood Creek Trailhead, and round trip our hike was just under 14 miles. Start your hike at the North Cottonwood Creek Trailhead. the first 5 miles going up are a breeze. Hike. Mount Harvard is a Colorado 14er and also the fourth highest mountain in the contiguous United States. From Mount Columbia, descend the West Slopes route back to the Horn Fork Basin trail. I am pretty amused by the idea of reviewing a mountain. Instead, from the west side of the trailhead parking area, locate the only trail and hike it west out of the parking lot. Terrific views of a quintet of 14ers, the Horn Fork valley, Missouri Basin and the Pine … The last 1/2 mile is steep, as is the case on most 14ers. One downfall was losing my phone somewhere at the bottom of the parking lot. May, 2006: Harvard seen during a hike on Columbia. We summited this peak on August 6. Trail was not busy on a Monday. Mt Harvard- an early morning hike to the summit to begin my marathon. Princeton Hot Springs Resort after hiking these 14,000′ peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Harvard”, and “Bear Lake” on it and two arrows. Excellent sandwiches. Fields of wildflowers and panoramic views of the Collegiate Peaks towering over the Arkansas Valley make every step of this straightforward fourteener a rewarding journey. It is a work of art. I have never seen a trailhead so crowded with cars. The final rock climb to the peak was unclear. 2020 SummittersSP member "Who is going to be the first name here for 2020?". That's an OK hike. Mick’s Tip: If you plan on hiking both Mt Harvard & Mt Columbia, I have a lot of tips for you: On the traverse, follow the trail as best as you can. We were happy to have a group ahead of us show us the way. Gradual and slow increase in elevation. parking lot at the trailhead. The trail up this peak is currently devastatingly terrible, but trail work is being done to create a new, sustainable trail. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. Most of it is just walking a pretty obvious and easy trail, and towards the summit you have a little bit of scrambling. At 3.0 miles turn sharply south (left) onto Chaffee County 365, which turns west and enters San Isabel National Forest at 5.4 miles. Late season wasn’t too bad and we ran into a few who did the full loop and said it was fairly sketchy with snow on one side and very steep climb on the other. The ridge between the two is 2.2 miles and requires substantial elevation gain and loss. We turn our headlamps on and begin our journey to the 14,423’ summit of Mt. Whitney (14,505) in CA being the highest within the lower 48. Harvard. Caution should be taken in the spring. If you're not an avid 14'er climber or you don't live at elevation, I'd suggest a full rest day before hitting this trail. Only saw 3 other people from 5:30am-2:30pm. Harvard the highest in the state. The founder for the Hundred Peaks Section of the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club first hiked this summit in March of 1924 which was the start of his hundred peaks quest. Four of the six headed off for the Columbia traverse. When To Climb. Massive (14,421) and Mt. At 2.4 miles the road becomes dirt and angles NW. Harvard. Though they escaped electrocution, their efforts were nullified in the 1980s, when the pole was taken down by … North Cottonwood TH To access the standard route and the North Cottonwood trailhead begin measuring from the junction of US 24 and Chaffee County 306 in the center of Buena Vista. there is also a turn off to go to columbia lower down. Harvard is tucked away behind Mt. Honestly, it was a delightful hike, and the final summit push was somewhat exhilarating. It is a solid trail all the way to the summit. The descriptions on this site are spot on. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Drove up to Cottonwood Creek TH after grabbing some hot coffee and a boxed dinner at Brown Dog Coffee Company in Buena Vista. Please note: There is a boulder wall close to the summit that is NOT dog-friendly. Columbia (14, 073 feet). Locate the trail, walk down to a bridge crossing and follow the excellent trail for 1.4 miles to another bridge - 3. This is a fairly easy but very long 14er climb to the second… This hike, from the trailhead, is long. Most of the elevation is the last mile or so to the summit. Camping is permitted on the trails approaching Mt. Columbia”, “Mt. In addition, Harvard is the Chaffee County high point. Limited snow left on the trail as of 9/20. Harvard. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Harvard. Others seek a high camp in Horn Fork Basin and choose a multi-day outing. Harvard (14,420'). Harvard. Our hike of Mt. Super easy to follow trail that starts out gradual and is Class 1 pretty much all the way up to 14,000 feet. There's a nice flat section around 13,000', and after that the real work starts. Who did this? At the head of the valley the trail crests a high bench and curves to the west, passing the trail climbing to Mt. The last couple of miles back to the trailhead dragged. Up at 3 for a long day. Serene landscape and I really enjoyed this trail. Early on, I deliberately tried to take my time and absorb the endless natural beauty here. The trail becomes very steep, with occasional stone steps and short sections of loose footing and braided trail, eventually topping out on a spectacularly scenic ridgeline at 13,700'. Just shy of the summit, had to perform a fun maneuver where I leaned into a couple huge tilted boulders with minimal footholds to reach a more stable place to scramble up. Lost the path a few times at the very top, but it was rocky enough above the tree line that the path didn't help that much anyway. If done correctly, it never exceeds a Class 2. It’s a green iPhone, if found please call 763-516-8441. HAR012. So obviously that makes Mt. Yale), you have gone .1 miles too far. Distance – 12.8 miles round trip (20.60 km) We are located in San Isabel National Forest, within 2.8 miles of the Colorado Trail and trail heads to Mount Princeton and Mt. Not for me – I plan on doing that from Frenchmen’s Creek. Some choose to do the combination in one long day. awesome views. :), The Colorado Trail: North Cottonwood Creek to Chalk Creek Trailhead, Mount Harvard via Frenchman Creek Trail 1457, Mount Yale via Colorado and Mount Yale East Trail, Harvard Lakes via Colorado Trail Segment 21, Horn Fork Basin, Mount Harvard, Mount Colombia Loop, Harvard Lakes, Mount Columbia, Mount Harvard, Poplar Gulch, Tincup Pass, and Timberline OHV Trail. The trail levels out for a moment and resumes climbing steeply on talus and rocks right up to the base of the summit block. Harvard is the third highest peak in Colorado and only one of three 14ers within Colorado that rises above 14,400 feet. Watch your route. Mount Harvard ranks third highest in Colorado and fourth in the Lower 48. July and Augus Harvard is situated 11 miles northwest of Buena Vista and is not easily visible from roads or highways. A weekday hike offers more solitude and a less crowded parking lot. First person on top which was a cool experience to be solo for a few. Mount Harvard Trail is a 14.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Buena Vista, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Columbia and is one of the longer hikes among the Colorado 14ers. The trail itself is covered in snow for 90% of the hike but it is not deep enough for snowshoes and micro spikes are similarly not needed. You will find the Harvard lakes TH 1.6 miles before the North Cottonwood TH at 9,420'. The prominent 14,421-foot (4395.6 m) fourteener is the highest summit of the Collegiate Peaks and the fourth highest summit in the contiguous United States. Pass the Harvard Lakes Trailhead at 6.6 miles and continue to the North Cottonwood Trailhead at the end of the road at 8.2 miles and 9,880 feet.Frenchman Creek TH Follow U.S. 24 7.5 miles north of Buena Vista and turn west onto Chaffee County 386. After crossing Trout Creek Pass, they named the highest summit in sight for the expedition's sponsor: Harvard University. Please note: There is a boulder wall close to the summit that is NOT dog-friendly. Hit the trail at 4:15. Please submit any useful information about climbing Mount Harvard that may be useful to other climbers. good conditions otherwise! Harvard: Winter Summit Ski Descent. Harvard is the third tallest point in Colorado behind only Mt. As others have said, there’s no way I’d attempt the traverse to Columbia unless you’re summiting Harvard by 7-8A. Adventure; Hike We Like: Mt. After that it gets steeper and rockier but its still a clear trail and not especially difficult (yet). The trail is not named, "Mount Harvard Summit Trail". Arrived TH around 7 pm. I have tried to consider this sentence several ways, but just cannot understand it: "Mt. For current mountain conditions contact the Pike & San Isabel National Forest, Leadville Ranger District office, 2015 North Poplar, Leadville, CO 80461, (719)486-0749. There must have been 150+ cars at the TH. This is a 15.9 mile loop hike with 6400 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 8-11 hours to complete. 16 miles roundtrip. The North Cottonwood Trail approaches Mount Harvard from the south and requires handholds with some exposure near the summit. Go left, to Bear Lake. 10/2020. I'm not the original author of this page as I adopted it way back in 2005 or so. At end of road there is parking, and Restrooms. Harvard. This trail travels west into the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness and is an easy access for Kroenke Lake and the Horn Fork Basin below Mt. Not a lot of places to get water if needed. Mount Harvard is the third highest summit of the Rocky Mountains of North America and the U.S. state of Colorado. The trail drops down and crosses the creek over a well built bridge, and then proceeds up … Bring your earplugs. Route is obvious, and that's a class 2. It hides its mass well. Go to the right. The post are a labor of love and I appreciate your work, and the Summit Post organization for maintaining the service. No permits or fees are required to climb Mt. (25), Additions & Corrections This route features scenic views of three 14ers, good fishing at Bear Lake, trails above timberline, and rock scrambling at the top of Mt. This time of year the water crossings are easy. Camping at 11,500 ft would have been ideal choice. Mount Columbia to Mount Harvard. Trail followed a river of melt water much of the way and it was crystal clear, raging, and beautiful. Not too far after the last intersection you hit the first boulder field. Definitely tough in the snow, but the incredible views are worth it. Be prepared, it is not a slam dunk. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Great day with big time views. At 3.8 from the intersection, turn west onto Chaffee County 368 and go 1.2 miles to Chaffee County 368A. Whatever it is, its a nice little capstone on a fun, effortful hike to a great summit. Harvard in complete darkness. Either way, Mount Harvard offers something for everyone. Views of the snow covered mountains were spectacular, Harvard was tougher than I anticipated (and I generally take reviews on here with a grain of salt). I don't really have much else to do right now anyway. (188), Climber's Log Entries Mt Harvard via Frenchman Creek is a 6.9 mile one way hike with 4,571 feet accumulated elevation gain. Beautiful views from the top! The last mile (or so) have lots of loose rocks but the grind to the top of the mountain is well worth it. I'll consider re-writing the text for clarification purposes. Wow, that’s a busy road this year – cars coming up until I finally drifted off after 10. Didn't see anyone else. Winter ascents are possible, however current snow conditions dictate how long the approach to North Cottonwood trailhead is and are usually multi-day outings. You'll cross a bridge and meander along the creek, eventually reaching another bridge crossing at about 1.5 miles. The peak is small and stony but spectacular! Tossed up a tent and enjoyed the cool breeze and evening air. Mt. Mt. Named in 1869 by members of the first Harvard Mining School class while on expedition with professor Josiah Dwight Whitney, the namesake of Mount Whitney. Mount Harvard, a 14er in the Sawatch Range that's northwest of Buena Vista, Colorado, is a great mountain. But it is also a bashful mountain not visible from roads or towns. Harvard is the third highest peak in Colorado and only one of the three that rise above 14,400 feet". Trail was clearly marked. Mt. Started at 7a got down about 330p. This hike features incredible backpacking, stunning views, and a difficult day or overnight track. Full day hike. Harvard, Colorado's third-highest peak, seen from the slopes of neighboring Mt Columbia. Mount Harvard Trail, Buena Vista, Colorado 81211, United States The two songs in this video are original songs written and performed by my daughter Evelyn Curtis. Look ahead for views into grassy Horn Fork Basin, as you leave forest behind. It is also the fourth highest peak within the lower 48. Harvard's prize is reserved only for us that bother to hike into one of the dramatic basins that line its base. MY HIKING buddies and I pack up our tents and make our way towards the trailhead of Mt. The mountain itself is massive–although perhaps not quite as massive as Mt. Hello, Mt. Go .3 miles until you come to Forest Service 386. The trail remains strong all the way to the summit cap. The trail begins at the end of the parking lot. Introduction. Harvard. Start bouldering just to the right of that line and the solution is a zig zag up. The guidebook says the trail is great for dogs until the summit cap. Loved this trail. Hopefully this clears that up for you. Turn west onto FS 386 and go another 1.4 miles to the TH at 9.300'. The If you lose the trail, just look around, the correct trail is obvious. My 7.5 year old pit bull dog (#VoteYeson2J) and I started at 8am and were back to the car at 3:30pm (with standard breaks and lunch at the summit). Consider things such as access and accommodation at the base of Mount Harvard, as … Columbia first.Three Elk Creek TH See the North Cottonwood TH directions. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. If it is the 3rd highest peak, it cannot also be only one of the three that rise above 14,400 feet. Of all the summits I’ve been on in CO, this one has the most challenging signage (or lack thereof). awesome but long! Mount Harvard Trail is a 14.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Buena Vista, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Stay right for Horn Fork Basin and Bear Lake. Remember, Harvard Lakes TH sends you over Mt. From the turn at the T intersection onto Chaffee County 361, start to measure. Harvard. To summit Mt. The hike to Kroenke Lake is especially beautiful during July when the wildflowers are in full bloom. A little under 4 hours up and 2:30 down. To climb Mt. including 14,433’ Mt. If you go to the left you’ll hit Bear Lake pretty quickly and not go too far out of the way. Otherwise, great views (one of the more interesting Sawatch 14ers in my opinion) and a fun but tiring day. There are many dispersed camp spots in this area. At end of road there is parking, and Restrooms. Generally, Mount Harvard is climbed during the summer months of June through September. Started at 6am, hit summit in 3hrs. And their scones… !! Click here for complete information on campgrounds in the Leadville Ranger District. Thanks for the post. There is an amazing forested area and fantastic views above treeline. Harvard took about 3 hours from camp (we summited shortly before 10am) - not bad for 3.6 miles and 3200 feet of elevation gain. Sometime during the 1960s a trio of Harvard men, in a sophomoric Ivy League attempt to bolster the status of their alma mater's mountain, erected a flagpole with a high point of 14,434 ft - making the top of Mt. Be the first to submit your climbing note! At any rate, what the main text is saying is that there are only 3 peaks in Colorado that are over 14,400'. Harvard (14,420 ft) and Mt. The last mile was a pretty brutal push. The first intersection has a sign pointing to Brown’s Pass to the left and Bear Lake to the right. A few blue ponds in the upper valley visible only from above and even a narrow but long water fall away from the main trail. Didn’t stop two dogs from summiting (with some assist). We rested for a … Generally, Mount Harvard … As afternoon thunderstorms are common during the summer, many hikers leave the trailhead at 6 a.m. to leave the summit before noon. In addition, it is only 1 of 4 within the lower 48 that extend above 14,400', with Mt. Trail is easy to follow, but don’t underestimate just because it’s rated as class 2. Mount Harvard Overview. Someone has painted “Harvard” onto the sign with an arrow. Oddly, didn’t encounter that many people on the hike. Don't follow my recording. Harvard to reach summit #39 of … The North Cottonwood trail travels west for 4.3 miles to Kroenke Lake. As of 10/31, any 2WD vehicle can access the trailhead. Beautiful views! If you see the Silver Lakes TH (for Mt. Observe all regulations. Tips Mount Yale is a popular hike, and the Denny Creek trailhead quickly fills up on summer weekends. Frenchman Creek Trail approaches from … Holy Cross Ridge (UN13,831,UN13,768 & UN13,248), UN13,823 "Lackawanna Peak" and UN 13,660B. Thanks! The summit is a small bundle of slabs, big enough for six or seven people w no exposure. 1 review of Mount Harvard "I'm writing a review of a mountain again. For example, the I clocked it at exactly 14 miles RT. Mt Harvard and Mt Columbia are a pair of 14ers located just outside of Buena Vista, Colorado. Awesome hike! September, 2003: Harvard and Columbia seen from the summit of Missouri Mountain. Climbing off the peak down from the summit also a bit of a challenge. We’ve chosen the south slopes, and with the desire to see the sunrise from above the treeline, we make sure to start the 14-mile round trip hike before 4 AM. Harvard was named in 1869 when Harvard geology professor Josiah Whitney led a surveying expedition into... Getting There. Started at 11 am and finished at 5 pm. Soak at Mt. Elbert, the tallest mountain in Colorado. Take a right. “ The final stretch of trail from Horn Fork Basin to Mt. Very long walk and gradual ascent until reaching the first scree field at about 12,500 feet, 5+ miles into hike. Leave No Trace practice is mandatory.Remember, you are within the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. We wanted to do the loop to Columbia but didn’t summit Harvard until 12 and storm clouds were rolling in. Harvard. It appears that CV has driven everyone outside. The next intersection has a newer looking sign with “Mt. On my way back down, I realized I had gone off trail shortly before the summit. Enjoyed Harvard quite a bit more as a stand-alone hike. West out of Buena Vista to North Cottonwood Road, then follow this road to its end, to a The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. It is often combined with the neighboring Mount Columbia. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. Drive 2.1 miles to a T and turn right (north) onto Chaffee County 361. It’s long hike. Intersection-wise – right, then left, then right. Camped near tree line in upper Horn Fork Basin and did this one the day after Columbia. I wasn’t paying attention and almost missed this turn. Harvard only 1 of 3 peaks that extend over 14,400' within Colorado. The natural line leads you up to a massive drop-off. The last half - full mile is awful as route finding is a real issue, but the payoff is worth the struggle! There are 15 14,000 foot peaks in the area. summitted at 10 am 7/19 and had to go down pretty quickly because of a storm. After this bridge, you'll reach a trail junction. All Rights Reserved. Mount Harvard stands tall and fortress like on the south slope of historic Mount Wilson in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. Went on Tuesday 09/15, there was still some snow and ice which made the rock a bit harder. Trail was well marked. I only mention this because the trail made through this boulder field is impressive! Turn southwest onto CC 368A and go .1 miles until Forest Service 368. The scramble for the last 30’ to summit adds the last bit of excitement of an overall great hike. Horn Fork Basin is notorious for it's dangerous snowbridges from treeline at 11,600 feet to Bear Lake. No snow as of yesterday 10/19. Hike another 2+ miles to tree line at 11,500' where Harvard can be seen ahead - 5. Yale. Finish was very very long walk once you get to tree line. Dogs are also able to use this trail. It is the third highest mountain in Colorado, and also the fourth highest mountain in the Contiguous United States. "After hiking up Mt. Contiguous 14ers with 2,000 ft. of Prominence, Routes Columbia, turn R and leave trail; head E to begin ascent of Columbia's W slopes. Awesome trail! Fairly gradual incline then slowly and surely gets steeper the closer to the top. Higher than Mount Rainier, 14,420-foot Mount Harvard, along with its neighbor 14,078-foot Mount Columbia, form a giant massif hidden deep within the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. I suggest reading the route on 14ers.com to know what to expect, but the route is obvious without prep. Started at Cottonwood TH at 7:30 am. 4WD vehicles may take the left fork and head south for another 2.2. miles to Collegiate Peaks Wilderness boundary at 10,800'.Harvard Lakes TH Follow the direction for the North Cottonwood TH. HAR011. Use the new trail when it’s available, then let the old trail heal itself. Location: 38.8934898, -106.3112411. Saw about 8 people the entire day. Hiking info for Mount Harvard and Mount Columbia Loop, located in San Isabel National Forest, Colorado. Good hiking boots will work fine. And the traffic. Wilson and enjoying the day up there, My girlfriend and I Made our way back down but not before I made my way up to Mt. 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