Saint Mary's Glacier
Idaho Springs, Colorado
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39°50'8.8"N 105°38'47.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
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Saint Mary's Glacier (or Saint Marys) 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.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Idaho Springs, Colorado
- Head west on I-70BL E/Colorado Blvd toward Placer St (1.2 mi)
- Merge onto I-70 W (1.0 mi)
- Take exit 238 toward Fall River Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Fall River Rd (8.9 mi)
- Turn left onto St Marys Dr (0.2 mi)
- Turn left (0.4 mi)
St. Mary's Glacier is located in Idaho Springs, 9 miles above exit 238 off of I-70.
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