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Arapaho Glacier is the main source of water for the city of Boulder and one of the largest glaciers in the state. It makes a good day hike for your Scout troop. The trail: From the Fourth of July Trailhead, the trail actually starts as a road since it was originally a service road for the Fourth of July Mine further up the trail. In .3 mile the trail to Diamond Lake will go off to your left. Stay to your right (FS904) and continue up the trail towards the 4th of July Mine. In about two more miles you will come across a rusty boiler and some other machinery, this is the old mine site. Just after the mine site, take the trail to the right (FS905), this will take you to Arapaho Glacier. It is another 1000\' elevation gain and 1.5 miles to the top of the ridge known as Glacier Viewpoint. The elevation at this point is 12,750\'. You can descend the trail to the glacier or return back to the mine.
Created on: 2024-09-08 11:47:24
Last edited by: rhall290472 On: 2024-09-19 13:28:39