Posted in Colorado January 18, 2018 by

Start Your Winter Out Right By Hiking This Hidden Colorado Glacier

Is it just me or does the word “glacier” make you think of something super frigid and daunting, like the jerk-of-an iceberg that sank the Titanic? Defined as being a “persistent body of dense ice that is constantly moving under its own weight,” glaciers are actually a spectacular sight to behold that can not only been seen, but HIKED right here in Colorado:

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If you have ever traveled along I-70, there is a good chance that you have either seen or stopped in charming Idaho Springs, which is home to Beau Jo's, the historic Argo Gold Mine & Mill, and...
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...gorgeous St. Mary's Glacier and Lake!
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Nestled within the beautiful Arapaho National Forest, St. Mary's Glacier boasts an easy 1 1/2-mile out-and-back trail that leads hikers not only to-and-from the lake, but also past the area's iconic year-round snow and ice...
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...larger-than-life trees and boulders...
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...and absolutely vibrant colors.
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The St. Mary's Glacier Trailhead is located at 7599 Fall River Rd (just 9.2 miles north of Idaho Springs) and is open year round.
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