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Mt. Harvard, a Colorado 14er at 14,420 feet

Colorado Fourteener

Mt. Harvard

14,420'

Rank #3

Standard Route

South Slopes

Mt. Harvard
14,420' · #3
14 mi
4,600' gain
Class 2
14
miles RT
4,600
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
8-11
hours

Overview

The highest of the Collegiate Peaks and third highest in Colorado. Named after Harvard University, this peak dominates the skyline above the Arkansas River Valley. The south slopes route offers a challenging but non-technical climb with spectacular views of the surrounding Collegiate Peaks.

Quick Facts

Mountain Range
Sawatch Range
Nearest Town
Buena Vista
National Forest
San Isabel National Forest
Prominence
2,360'

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Location

Range Sawatch Range
Coordinates 38.9244°N, 106.3206°W

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