Arapahoe Glacier

Arapahoe Glacier is a mountain glacier located in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, near the town of Aspen. It is a small, retreating glacier that has been shrinking over the past century due to climate change. Composed of compacted snow and ice, glaciers like Arapahoe serve as natural water reservoirs, releasing meltwater that sustains rivers downstream. Its decline highlights broader environmental shifts affecting mountain ecosystems worldwide. Visitors can view the glacier from nearby hiking trails, gaining insight into glacial processes and the impacts of warming temperatures on alpine landscapes.