Pacific Tarn

Lake · Summit County

Pacific Tarn

Lake · Summit County

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Colorado 80424

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Highest named lake in US, requires hiking and scrambling  

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Aug 13, 2025

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The World's Most Beautiful Alpine Lakes

"You’ll be gasping for air upon arriving at this lake in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, and not only because of its glassy beauty. Getting to this one—the highest named lake in the United States—requires crossing streams, hiking through exposed tundra, and scrambling across boulder fields. After quieting your breath, listen for the sounds of calving ice near the frozen shelf on the lake’s far end."

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Peter Ceren

Google
This is the highest named lake in the US. Much easier to reach and descend from the north, the drainage to the south has substantially worse scree. Rock solid place to have a picnic.

Charles Taylor

Google
Very difficult to get to, but very rewarding as well 😌😌

Brian Baker

Google
Looks enticing and adventurous from Quandary! Can't wait to see it up close!