Pacific Tarn
Lake · Summit County ·

Pacific Tarn

Lake · Summit County ·

Highest named lake in US, crossing streams, boulder fields

rocky mountains
alpine lake
difficult to reach
adventurous
hiking
boulder fields
picnic spot
calving ice
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Pacific Tarn by null
Pacific Tarn by null
Pacific Tarn by null
Pacific Tarn by null
Pacific Tarn by null
Pacific Tarn by null
Pacific Tarn by null
Pacific Tarn by null
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Pacific Tarn by null
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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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Pacific Tarn

Peter C.

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.

Brian B.

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

Charles T.

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