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Roosevelt National Forest/Colorado

St Vrain Glacier

3.1 mi

Distance

1,243 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 39m

Est. Time

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

The St Vrain Glacier Trail is a moderately challenging hike located at a high altitude in the Rocky Mountains. With a total length of 3.1 miles and an elevation gain of 1,243 feet, this trail ascends to a maximum elevation of 3,399 meters. The dirt surface and gradual incline offer a rugged, natural hiking experience. It is not a loop trail, requiring hikers to return along the same path they ascended. Given its elevation, the trail provides expansive views of the surrounding mountain landscape.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:3,019 ft
Max:3,399 ft
380 ft
0 ft
3,019 ft3,146 ft3,272 ft3,399 ft0.0 mi0.8 mi1.6 mi2.4 mi3.1 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

mountain viewshigh-altitude environment

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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