Mount Harvard (South Slopes)
Sawatch Range • Buena Vista, Colorado
hardout and back
14
Miles
4,600
Elevation Gain (ft)
10
Hours
14,421
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
Third-highest peak in Colorado via the long but non-technical North Cottonwood Creek approach. Often combined with Mount Columbia for a brutal double-summit traverse. Plan for a 10+ hour day.
Trail Highlights
3rd highest peak in Colorado
Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
Long alpine valley approach
Columbia traverse option
Best Seasons
☀️summer
🍂fall
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County:Chaffee
Nearest City:Buena Vista
Parking Pass:No Pass Required
Dog-Friendly:Yes
Kid-Friendly:No
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Connected pages
- Mount Harvard 14er guide
14,421 ft, Sawatch Range, Class 2
- Hikes near Buena Vista
All curated trails in the Buena Vista area.
- Hiking in the Sawatch Range
Regional trail guide.
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