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.
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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