Pacific Tarn

Lake · Summit County ·

Pacific Tarn

Lake · Summit County ·

Highest named lake in US, crossing streams, boulder fields

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Colorado 80424 Get directions

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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.

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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 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 😌😌

@cntraveler

42,481 Postcards · 5,683 Cities

The World's Most Beautiful Alpine Lakes

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/alpine-lakes

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 😌😌

Pacific Tarn

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