Andrews Glacier, Glacier in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, US
Andrews Glacier flows down from the continental divide at 11,200 feet elevation, forming Andrews Tarn lake through its melting ice patterns.
Edwin B. Andrews and Abner Sprague first documented this glacier during their 1897 exploration of the Rocky Mountain terrain.
Scientists monitor the glacier as part of research programs examining climate patterns and water resources in the Colorado mountains.
Visitors can reach Andrews Glacier via a 5-mile round trip from Glacier Gorge Trailhead, requiring proper mountaineering equipment for safety.
The glacier supports specific microhabitats where organisms adapted to extreme cold conditions maintain ecological balance in this alpine environment.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 40.28750,-105.68389
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:56
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