James Peak (13,294 ft)

On a quiet Sunday morning with Lisa off in Delaware at a conference, I decided it was time to finally hike James Peak - a prominent peak visible both from Denver and Winter Park. This thirteener was much less crowded than the nearby fourteeners, leading to a nice, secluded hike.

Click here to read a detailed trip report of this hike.

The sun hits St. Mary's Glacier and St Mary's Lake - Mt. Evans in the distance

The hike to James Peak started at the bottom of St. Mary"s Glacier, requiring you to climb the glacier (really just a permanent snow field).

 

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The top of St. Mary's Glacier

 

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James Peak

 

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A marmot, snacking on wildflowers

 

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A marmot, snacking on wildflowers

 

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The trail meandering off towards the foothills of the front range

 

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Nearby Mt. Bancroft (13,250ft)

 

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Mary Jane (left) and Winter Park (right)

 

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Indian Peaks and Longs Peak stretch to the north

 

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The view off to the northeast from the summit

 

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A view to the north from the summit

 

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The rugged western face of James Peak

 

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Small mountain tarns below the eastern face of James

 

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Ice Lake between Mt. Bancroft and James Peak

 

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Tourists on the top of St. Mary's Glacier

 

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St. Mary's Lake

 

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