Andrews Tarn lies at the base of Andrews Glacier, one of Rocky Mountain National Park's largest, most active and accessible glaciers. The hike to Andrews Tarn leads past Loch Vale and scales a steep ridge into an adjacent valley capped by Andrews Glacier.

The Loch, one of many highlights en route to Andrews Glacier

The Loch's open shoreline and shallow waters provide exceptional fishing opportunities

Tarns form at the ablation zone of glaciers and glacial remnants

Marmot are year-round residents in the talus of the upper valley

Circling the tarn to reach the base of Andrews Glacier

A challenging climb up talus and scree levels abruptly at Andrews Tarn

Looking east across Andrews Tarn from the glacier's edge

Heading up Andrews Glacier, a relatively mild pitch

The Andrews Glacier Trail emerges from treeline in a rugged alpine valley

Storm clouds move in over The Loch

The final push runs in the shadow of Taylor Peak (13,153')and the Sharkstooth (12,829')

The final .65 miles to Andrews Tarn run through scree, talus and lingering snowfields

Spires and pinnacles atop the north valley wall

Hallet Peak from the Loch Vale Trail

Tumbling falls meet deep, placid bends along Icy Brook