St. Mary’s Glacier is located about 45 miles west of Denver at the edge of the Arapaho National Forest. This mountain town is most popular for its amazing hiking trail up to the top of the glacier. Other popular activities include daytrips to nearby towns, skiing and snowboarding at local ski resorts and water sports at St. Mary’s Lake, Silver Lake and Lake Quivira.
Vacationers staying in St. Mary’s Glacier often book cabin rentals so that they can fully enjoy the outdoor adventures that this area provides. Hiking to the top of the glacier provides amazing views of the Front Range, the lakes below, and the valleys. Other than climbing the glacier, popular activities for visitors of St. Mary’s Glacier including making the short drive down to historic Georgetown, skiing at Winter Park or Eldora, or taking a day trip to Denver.
