Arapaho Glacier Trail

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Things To Do

The largest and southern-most glacier in Colorado is Arapaho Glacier, west of Boulder near the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The glacier measures half-mile wide and quarter-mile long and is a primary source of drinking water for the city of Boulder. The hike is a moderate four miles from the Fourth of July Trailhead to an overlook that provides the best view of the glacier. The glacier itself is off limits to the public.

Pro Tips

  • See this glacier soon as scientists estimate it has lost 40 percent of its size since 1900.
  • For a worthy side trip from the overlook, follow cairns another half-mile up to the summit of 13,397-foot South Arapaho Peak, which affords stunning views into Rocky Mountain National Park.
  • Overnight backpacking in the heavily used Indian Peaks Wilderness requires a permit from the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Recommended season(s): Mid-summer to early fall.

    –R. Scott Rappold

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