Isabelle Glacier Trail
Trail
2.1 mile
3.3 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
1,129'
344 m
Descent: -58' -18 m
High: 12,004' 3,659 m
Low: 10,905' 3,324 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 11% (6°)
Max Grade: 42% (23°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
All Clear
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“Hike to the source of South Saint Vrain Creek, Isabelle Glacier.”
— Tom Robson
Features
Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife
Camping is only permissible in this zone between December 1 and April 30. From May 1 through November 30, this area is day-use only.
Description
This trail is best attempted July through September. Snow-packed conditions can exist during the remaining months of the year.
Follow the Pawnee Pass Trail #907 as it climbs gradually for two miles through wooded terrain and into the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The trail travels from Long Lake to Lake Isabelle, which sits just below the tree line.
At Lake Isabelle, follow the Isabelle Glacier Trail #908 as it forks left from the Pawnee Pass Trail. The Isabelle Glacier Trail continues along the north side of Lake Isabelle to Isabelle Glacier, the source of the South Saint Vrain Creek. The Isabelle Glacier Trail ends finally beside Isabelle Glacier in a very steep-walled cirque basin framed by Shoshone, Apache, and Navajo Peaks.
Follow the Pawnee Pass Trail #907 as it climbs gradually for two miles through wooded terrain and into the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The trail travels from Long Lake to Lake Isabelle, which sits just below the tree line.
At Lake Isabelle, follow the Isabelle Glacier Trail #908 as it forks left from the Pawnee Pass Trail. The Isabelle Glacier Trail continues along the north side of Lake Isabelle to Isabelle Glacier, the source of the South Saint Vrain Creek. The Isabelle Glacier Trail ends finally beside Isabelle Glacier in a very steep-walled cirque basin framed by Shoshone, Apache, and Navajo Peaks.
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Sep 2, 2018
Micki Balder
A fav! Sun sept 2, quiet goin up at 7, busy comin down. Mitchell trailhead to just before the final pitch and back. Even just to the lake is
10mi
Sep 1, 2018
Laura Hamman
A beautiful hike! We were lucky to get wonderful weather. Some rain around halfway and then nothing but sun. FYI - some trails were not well marked.
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6h 30m
Jul 14, 2018
Chelsea Taylor
Parked at the day use lot and hiked to just above Isabelle Lake from the Long Lake TH. Wildflowers are crazy in bloom
9mi
Jul 14, 2018
Ellen Jardine
Great, easy hike up to a beautiful cirque. Such a moderate climb to get to the glacier. Wildflowers are in full bloom right now. Maybe my new fave!
Jul 1, 2018
Stephanie Leach
Hiked to glacial pool from Brainard Lake parking lot. Epic views! Arrive by 6 or 7 am for parking at the TH. Bring trekking poles for snow fields.
11mi
Feb 1, 2017
Hannah Fine
didnt finish the hike but very cool. went in winter and dredged thru snow
6mi
Jul 19, 2015
Ed Pfromer
Had to part at Brainard Lake because upper parking was packed (get there before 7 next time). Saw 3 moose grazing outside parking lot on return.
6.5mi
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2h 49m
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