Dumont, Colorado · Gilpin County
St Marys Glacier trail hike is a 1.6 mile out and back trail. This trail begins at 10,428 feet in elevation with a short gain to 10,848 feet at the base of the glacier On average the hike is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes round-trip.
St Marys Glacier trail hike is a 1.6 mile out and back trail. This trail begins at 10,428 feet in elevation with a short gain to 10,848 feet at the base of the glacier On average the hike is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes round-trip.
Gentle terrain, well-marked. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail conditions in Colorado change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
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