Andrews Glacier
Trail
0.9 mile
1.5 kilometer
point to point
Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
840'
256 m
Descent: -38' -11 m
High: 11,149' 3,398 m
Low: 10,309' 3,142 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 18% (10°)
Max Grade: 33% (18°)
Dogs
No Dogs
Weather
All Clear
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“A short, steep trail leading to Andrews Tarn at the base of Andrews Glacier.”
— Brian Smith
Features
Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife
Description
Andrews Glacier is the largest glacier in the park. Although it features somewhat gradual grades, the proper know-how and equipment are prerequisites to climbing the ice.
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Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Flora & Fauna
Contacts
Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park
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