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We hiked to St. Mary’s Glacier in Colorado this June, a stunning spot sitting at about 10,848 ft in the Arapaho National Forest. This short 1.5-mile round-trip trail leads to a year-round snowfield and the crystal-clear St. Mary’s Lake, making the whole adventure feel like walking into a whole new world.

Here are some quick fun facts about St. Mary’s Glacier:

Elevation: The glacier sits at around 10,848 feet (3,306 meters) above sea level.
Hike Distance: The trail to the glacier and lake is roughly 1.5 miles round-trip.
Location: Near Idaho Springs, Colorado, in the Arapaho National Forest.
Type: It’s actually a permanent snowfield, commonly referred to as a glacier.
Lake: At the base is the beautiful St. Mary’s Lake, fed by meltwater.
Weather: Snow and ice remain year-round, even in summer.

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