Discover Glacier Lake: a quick, scenic hike near Denver. Enjoy breathtaking views, glacier cascades, and a refreshing escape—all in under 4 hours.
- St. Mary’s Glacier - We drive about an hour from Denver to the beginning of the trail.
We will hike about 20 minutes up to a beautiful lake with a glacier and waterfall that has amazing views around. We can keep hiking up as far as we would like for better views and then go back down to take a ride back to Denver.
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- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
This is a pleasant hike that’s close to Denver and easy to complete. It takes under an hour to reach the trailhead, and about 30 minutes to hike up to the lake. You can stroll around the lake to see the glacier and cascades, enjoying some stunning views before heading back down to Denver. The entire trip can be done in less than 4 hours and is definitely worth it.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.