Are dogs allowed on Saint Mary's Glacier?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Saint Mary's Glacier but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Saint Mary's Glacier?

No, Saint Mary's Glacier does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Saint Mary's Glacier?

Saint Mary's Glacier is rated moderate. It is 1.9 miles long with 866 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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ModerateOut and Back

Arapaho National Forest/Colorado

Saint Mary's Glacier

Idaho Springs, Colorado

1.9 mi

Distance

866 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 2m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

$5 parking fee and Fantastic views for the effort. The trail up is mostly rocks. A great short hike with high payoff. Some people are swimming.

From Wikipedia

Saint Mary's Glacier is a semi-permanent snowfield located in Arapaho National Forest in the U.S. state of Colorado. Saint Mary's Glacier is 2.5 mi (4.0 km) southeast of James Peak, and about an hour drive northwest from Denver The nearest community is the unincorporated Alice, Colorado and is accessible via a 1.6 mile out and back hike from a parking lot in Alice. The area is very popular for fishing, and hiking.

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Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,173 ft

Max:3,426 ft

264 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

CO Unit 38

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Saint Mary's Glacier

About This Trail

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Nearby Trails

Kingston Spur East via St. Mary's Glacier

James Peak Trail

Loch Lomond

James Peak via Loch Lomond

Kingston Peak OHV Route

Loch Lomond and Upper Lakes

Other trails in Arapaho National Forest

Mount Bierstadt Trail

Chief Mountain Trail

Grays and Torrey's Peak

Herman Gulch Trail

Loch Lomond

Butler Gulch Trail

Campgrounds near this trail

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Chinns Lake Dispersed Camping

Kingston Peak Rd Dispersed

Bill Moore Lake dispersed

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Columbine Campground

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