# St. Mary's Glacier Winter Alpine Snowshoe Hike

> Place to go for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time.

- When: Open on its own schedule
- Where: St. Mary's Glacier Trailhead, 7170 Fall River Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
- Ages: Recommended for ages 6+; 1.5-mile roundtrip with 450 ft elevation gain
- Price: Free trail access; $5–$10 parking fee at trailhead
- Organizer: Clear Creek Ranger District, US Forest Service
- Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

A short, rewarding 1.5-mile roundtrip winter snowshoe hike just 55 minutes from Denver. Climbs through pine forest to a frozen alpine lake and year-round snowfield framed by panoramic Continental Divide mountain views.

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