St. Mary’s Glacier Hike

🥾 St. Mary’s Glacier Group Hike – August 2, 2025

📍 Location: St. Mary’s Glacier
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
🕖 Meetup Time: 7:15 AM
🥾 Hike Start Time: 7:30 AM
🚗 Parking: St. Mary's Glacier trailhead. The cost is $20 per day, per vehicle.

Trail Details:
• Distance: ~1.7 mile out and back
• Elevation Gain: ~508 ft
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Estimated Duration: 2-3 hours

Trail Highlights:
“Located a short distance from Idaho Springs, Colorado, this hike to Saint Mary's Glacier offers spectacular views and the chance to visit a beautiful alpine lake and glacier. Summer is a great time to visit the glacier. After setting out on Saint Mary's Trail, you'll arrive at the lake after a short distance. This gorgeous lake is a great resting point and offers fantastic views.”

🥾All Trails Link:
Saint Mary's Glacier on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/st-mary-s-glacier?sh=ultueb&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

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👟 Pace + Vibe:
This will be a laid-back, no-pressure hike. I personally like to take it slow and enjoy the views (and snap lots of photos!), so if you’re looking for a race to the top, this may not be your hike. All paces are welcome, but just know we’ll be keeping things chill and scenic.

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🎒 What to Bring

Essentials:
• Sturdy hiking boots or trail shoes
• Daypack (20–30L)
• 1.5-3 liters of water
• Snacks and/or a light lunch
• Layers (fleece or light jacket — it may be chilly early!)
• Rain shell or windbreaker
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Bug spray
• First-aid kit
• Headlamp or flashlight (just in case)
• Trekking poles (optional but helpful)

🚗 Carpooling:
If you’d like to carpool, drop a comment with how many seats you have or need so others can coordinate with you.

🐶 Dogs:
Leashed dogs are welcome, but ensure they’re comfortable with other hikers and dogs. Bring water and snacks for them too.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This is a casual, peer-organized group hike. By joining, you acknowledge that you are hiking at your own risk. I am not a guide and am not responsible for anyone’s safety or personal belongings. Please hike within your abilities, be respectful of nature and others, and stay safe.

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Looking forward to hiking this beautiful trail with awesome people. Hope to see you there! 🌲✨