Andrews Glacier Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park • Estes Park, Colorado
hardout and back
9
Miles
2,050
Elevation Gain (ft)
6
Hours
11,400
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
From Glacier Gorge Trailhead, climbs past Loch Vale and up into Andrews Tarn beneath Andrews Glacier — one of the few true glaciers remaining in RMNP. The final stretch is on talus and snow even in midsummer.
Trail Highlights
Andrews Glacier (rare in CO)
Loch Vale along the route
Andrews Tarn beneath the glacier
Snow-covered all year
Best Seasons
☀️summer
🍂fall
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Trail Information
County:Larimer
Nearest City:Estes Park
Parking Pass:National Park Pass
Dog-Friendly:No
Kid-Friendly:No
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