When you drive around any part of Denver, you are guaranteed to spot at least one gorgeous park. In addition to all of the space for outdoor recreation, Denverites love their parks simply for the peace and tranquility that come along with them, like their calm and clear pools of water. If you are like us and love a beautiful lake, you are going to want to visit this jaw-dropping Denver-area sapphire lake that is nothing short of stunning:
Located just outside of Idaho Springs lies St. Mary’s Glacier and Lake; an unbelievable alpine area nestled within the always lovely Arapaho National Forest.
Flickr/John B. Kalla
What makes this area stand out from the others? For starters, St. Mary’s boasts an easy and scenic 1 1/2-mile out-and-back trail that ushers adventurers from the parking lot to the pièce de résistance: the pristinely blue waters of St. Mary’s Lake.
Flickr/Catherine Shyu
In addition to the water itself, be sure to check out the surrounding landscape, which is covered in snow year-round because of its location.
Flickr/Ryan Lµdwig
(By the way, is it just us or does the white from the snow make the water seem even more vibrant?)
Flickr/Ryan Lµdwig
Flickr/John B. Kalla
Flickr/Catherine Shyu
Flickr/Ryan Lµdwig
For even more of our favorite alpine lakes, check out these 11 Gorgeous Alpine Lakes To Visit Around Denver This Summer.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
