Saint Mary's Glacier (or St. Marys) is a semi-permanent snowfield located in Arapaho National Forest in the U.S. state of Colorado.[2] Saint Mary's Glacier is 2.5 mi (4.0 km) southeast of James Peak.[3] The nearest community is the unincorporated Alice, Colorado and is accessible via a 1.5 mile hike from a parking lot in Alice.[4]
| Saint Mary's Glacier | |
|---|---|
 Saint Mary's Glacier | |
  Saint Mary's Glacier Location in Colorado | |
| Type | Semi-permanent snowfield |
| Location | Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°50′09″N 105°38′49″W / 39.83583°N 105.64694°W[1] |
| Status | Retreating |
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References edit
- ^ "Saint Marys Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
- ^ Empire, CO (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved August 18, 2012.
- ^ "Glaciers of Colorado". Glaciers of the American West. Portland State University. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
- ^ "All you need to know for your St. Mary's Glacier Hike". This is Idaho Springs. Idaho Springs, CO. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
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