St. Mary's Glacier Hike
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Details
Distance
2 miles
Elevation Gain
410 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Leon Rossi
Quick hike to a glacier not far off of I-70.
Decent little hike that let's you see the scenery & seclusion without much effort. I like to do this hike after spring skiing since it's on the way back to the airport. Get off at exit 238 on I-70 and drive north on Fall River Rd for about 30 minutes. You'll see the parking area (it's actually a parking lot with $5 fee box and porta potties). Park and walk up the road about 100 feet and the trail will be on your left. As you climb up there's a couple trails on the right that lead to nowhere so stick to the left. You should arrive at the spot in 20 minutes so it's a quick in & out. Easy enough to bring a lunch or just relax. With the glacier being there you could also hike up with snowboard/ski's and get some runs in.
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