Mills Glacier, Alpine glacier in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Mills Glacier spans across the eastern face of Longs Peak, featuring a terminus composed of rock debris at the base of steep slopes.
The glacier's continuous monitoring since Rocky Mountain National Park's establishment in 1915 provides data about climate patterns and geological transformations in Colorado.
The glacier bears the name of Enos Mills, whose dedication to nature conservation led to the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Visitors can reach Mills Glacier through the Glacier Gorge Trail, which begins at the Glacier Gorge Trailhead on Bear Lake Road.
The glacier feeds into Mills Lake, creating a water system that sustains the diverse plant and animal populations in Glacier Gorge.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 40.25560,-105.61100
Latest update: June 7, 2025 08:24
Longs Peak
368 m
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The Baldpate Inn
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Andrews Glacier
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Agnes Vaille Shelter
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Tyndall Glacier
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Fern Lake Trail
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Taylor Peak
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Mount Alice
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Fern Lake Patrol Cabin
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William Allen White Cabins
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Wild Basin Ranger Station
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Glacier Basin Campground Ranger Station
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Thunder Lake Patrol Cabin
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Wild Basin House
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Moraine Park Discovery Center
11.7 km
Lily Lake
8.3 km
Longs Peak Trailhead
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Copeland Lake
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Bluebird Lake
8 km
Ouzel Falls
6.4 km
Alberta Falls
5.8 km
Fern Falls
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