St. Mary's Glacier loop
| Location: | Idaho Springs, Colorado |
| Ride Type: | Loop |
| Trail Type: |
Dirt Road 50% Single Track 50% |
| Distance: | 14.50 miles (23.33 KM) |
| Duration: | 4 - 5 Hours |
| Elevation Gain: | 1920 Feet (585 Meters) |
| Climbing: | Steep At Times |
| Skill Level: | Advanced Skills |
| User Density: | not specified. |
Trail Description:
Ride for .5mi and turn right onto Alice RD. Go straight through the 4way intersection, then turn right. pass one switchback to the right. take the next switchback to the left. Continue on this trail for a while. Stay on the main trail. At 8mi, turn right and descend. take the next side road at a intersection. On the other side of a creek bed turn left at the intersection. You will merge with FS Road #175, TURN RIGHT. When you begin to descend next, take a right. Drop steeply and descend to the left. Turn right on a well traveled road. continue to your vehicle.
How to get there:
From I-70 take exit 238 to fall river rd. turn right into this road and drive 8.5mi to St. Mary's Glacier Park. Park in the lot on the left just left past the ski area.