Andrews Glacier Trail
Description:
The Andrews Glacier Trail leaves the Sky Pond
Trail at an elevation of 10,377 feet and climbs to the base of the glacier
at 11,405 feet in about .9 miles. It begins on the south side of Andrews Creek
just after crossing over a footbridge. The trail climbs the ridge to the west,
following the creek. It turns left after reaching the trail to the Andrews
Creek campsite and then continues its climb to the west. The trail breaks
out of the forest after about a half-mile. It crosses the creek and continues
along the north side of a boulder field to Andrews Tarn (small pond). From
here it makes a steep climb to the glacier.
Many hikers use this trail
to make a loop from Bear Lake to Flattop Mountain and back via Loch Vale.
The climb to Andrews Glacier is moderate most of the way with a strenuous
stretch at the end. Horses are not permitted on this trail.
Features:
| Length: |
.9 miles (1.45 kilometers) |
|
Elevation Range:
|
10,377 - 11,405 |
| Elevation change: |
1,027 feet |
| Season: |
June 1 - Nov 1 |
| Difficulty: |
Moderate to strenuous |
| Use: |
Moderate |
| USGS maps: |
McHenrys Peak |
| Trailheads: |
Glacier Gorge Junction |
| Restrictions: |
No pets are permitted
|
| Suitable for mountain bikes: |
No (not permitted) |
| Suitable for horses: |
No (not Permited) |
Vicinity Map
Altitude Profile
Directions:
The
Andrews Glacier Trail is reached via the Loch Vale Trail. This trail begins
from the Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead. Take Highway 36 from the Beaver
Meadows Entrance to the Bear Lake Road. Follow Bear Lake Road for about 7.7
miles to the trailhead. The trailhead has room for 27 vehicles and fills up
early. No roadside parking is permitted for a half mile on either side of
the trailhead. There are restrooms and trash bins at the trailhead. Take the
Loch Vale Trail for about 2.6 miles to the Sky Pond Trail. Continue on the
Sky Pond Trail for about .5 miles to Andrews Glacier Trail. It begins on the
south side of Andrews Creek.
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