Mt Harvard

Tough Hike But Worth The Views

Naturally, you should consult climbing-specific resources if you're going to hike the 14ers. But, if you chose to do Harvard, know that it's a long - long hike. But it's worth it. Currently the road t...

Challenging Intermediate Fourteener

The North Cottonwood Trail approaches Mount Harvard from the south and requires handholds with some exposure near the summit. Frenchman Creek Trail approaches from the east, intersecting with the Col...

One of our “Fourteeners”

Accessed from the Cottonwood Creek Trailhead, it is about 14 miles to the summit and back. It can be done in a day if you start really early. Any of the “14ers” require the ability to handle the altit...

3rd highest

Serious hike at 14 miles round trip, but well worth it. Actually easier than the shorter trail up Columbia because the trail up Harvard is in great shape. The road has a couple rough spots but going...

Long hike through the woods and the valley and then - the mountain

It was a long but very pleasant hike to the footsteps of Mt Harvard. The hike to the top was very steep and the last 50 meters turned into climbing. Once on the top, Mt Columbia and Unnamed mountain r...