St. Vrain Glacier Trail
This great two-day backpack ventures into what was once a huge glacier valley. Wildflowers, waterfalls, towering rock walls, alpine lakes, and awesome views to Sawtooth and Elk Tooth Mountains are the main attractions of this hike. Trail conditions: The lower part of the trail is rocky in some sections. The trail is well traveled and sees a fair amount of traffic during weekends in the summer months. The last 0.25 mile of the trail to Lake Gibraltar is almost nonexistent, and you will have to negotiate a large talus field up to the lake.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Ward |
| Length | 16.4 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 3,000 ft |
| Skill Level | Moderate to difficult |
| Season | Best June to October |
| Trailhead Elevation | 8,500 ft |
| Top Elevation | 11,500 ft |
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