Pacific Tarn

Lake · Summit County

Pacific Tarn

Lake · Summit County

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Colorado 80424

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Nestled in the Colorado Rockies at a staggering 13,420 feet, Pacific Tarn is a stunningly beautiful yet adventurous hike to the highest named lake in the U.S.  

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"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

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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.

Brian Baker

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