Glacier Gorge Trailhead: Andrews Tarn and Andrews Glacier, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Glacier Gorge Trailhead: Andrews Tarn and Andrews Glacier
Rocky Mountain National Park
Andrews Tarn lies at the base of Andrews Glacier, one of Rocky Mountain National Park's largest, most active and accessible glaciers. The hike to Andrews Tarn leads past Loch Vale and scales a steep ridge into an adjacent valley capped by Andrews Glacier.
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The Loch, one of many highlights en route to Andrews Glacier
The Loch's open shoreline and shallow waters provide exceptional fishing opportunities
A challenging climb up talus and scree levels abruptly at Andrews Tarn
Marmot are year-round residents in the talus of the upper valley
Circling the tarn to reach the base of Andrews Glacier
Looking east across Andrews Tarn from the glacier's edge
Heading up Andrews Glacier, a relatively mild pitch
The Andrews Glacier Trail emerges from treeline in a rugged alpine valley
The final push runs in the shadow of Taylor Peak (13,153')and the Sharkstooth (12,829')
The final .65 miles to Andrews Tarn run through scree, talus and lingering snowfields
Spires and pinnacles atop the north valley wall
Storm clouds move in over The Loch
Hallet Peak from the Loch Vale Trail
Tumbling falls meet deep, placid bends along Icy Brook
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