Bring a rock from somewhere else with a message for good luck. Add to the rocks in the pile and sign the guest book. You should bring your own pen as the weather can have adverse effects on the pen in the mailbox. This is a great location to have lunch as it offers great views and a fun spot to hang out.
Short Hike: The Rock House be accessed from the St. Mary's Glacier Trailhead. Once at the top of the glacier, follow the Rock House Trail.
Gem Type: Other
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15.7 mi
25.3 km
High Lonesome Loop
Nederland, CO
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15.7 mi 25.3 km | Nederland, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Muddy, Snowy, Icy: Still very much snowy. Maybe 30%. Still doable...go get it! Just more adventurous. It will take probably a month still
6 days ago
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31
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8.3 mi
13.4 km
Grays and Torreys Peaks
Georgetown, CO
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8.3 mi 13.4 km | Georgetown, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry, Some Mud - Overall not bad. Did not require traction, but did appreciate trekking poles in sections. There is maybe 1 or 2 brief moments where you could risk postholing if you get a late start, but overall mostly dry!
15 days ago
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41
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8.6 mi
13.8 km
South Arapaho Peak
Nederland, CO
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8.6 mi 13.8 km | Nederland, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud: Water on trails due to showers & runoff. Minimal snow field hazards. @ 6:30A, no prob parking @ 4th. Sleet/rain/thundr @ 11A.
11 hours ago
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18
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3.4 mi
5.4 km
Hessie to Lost Lake
Nederland, CO
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3.4 mi 5.4 km | Nederland, CO |
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32
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1.9 mi
3.1 km
St. Mary's Glacier Trail
Idaho Springs, CO
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1.9 mi 3.1 km | Idaho Springs, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Icy - First 1/3 to the lake is rocky. Second 2/3 is slushy snow. Take snowshoes if you plan to hike to the top of the glacier.
39 days ago
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28
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5.4 mi
8.7 km
Chicago Lakes Trail #52
Georgetown, CO
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5.4 mi 8.7 km | Georgetown, CO |
All Clear
Update
Some Mud - Some muddy spots at the far end of the second lake, dry everywhere else. Wildflowers are a week or two from full bloom.
1 day ago
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20
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3.3 mi
5.3 km
Herman Gulch Trail #98
Georgetown, CO
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3.3 mi 5.3 km | Georgetown, CO |
All Clear
Update
Mostly Dry - Ran this on 6.15.18 on other than some minor snow patches the trail was in phenomenal shape. What a great run.
19 hours ago
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22
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1.5 mi
2.4 km
Chief Mountain Trail #58
Idaho Springs, CO
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1.5 mi 2.4 km | Idaho Springs, CO |
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20
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3.6 mi
5.9 km
Diamond Lake Trail
Nederland, CO
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3.6 mi 5.9 km | Nederland, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Muddy, Snowy - When you start to go up hill from the waterfall to Diamond Lake, there is a lot snow. Hard to find trail at times.
7 days ago
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13
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7.7 mi
12.5 km
CDT - Berthoud Pass to Stanley Mountain
Winter Park, CO
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7.7 mi 12.5 km | Winter Park, CO |
All Clear
Update
6 days ago
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8
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