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 | |
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![]() Saint Mary's Glacier | |
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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