Idaho Springs is best known for such places as
Tommyknocker Brewery and
BeauJo's Pizza. A short drive north from town though, along I70 and Fall River Road, sits the St. Mary's Glacier; a beautiful trail and lake where time is well spent.

The trail up to the lake and glacier seems to be more suitable for an ATV due to the rocky n

ature of the path, but it is primarily, and easily, used by hikers. And it may seem difficult at first, going up at a steep grade from about 10,300 feet in elevation...