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Rocky Mountain National Park - Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trail (#5)

based on 378 tracks & routes #8 hike out of 250 in
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8.5 mi
Distance
4 hrs 25 min
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terrain
1,707 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult out and back trail to Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park.

This trail goes by Alberta Falls, The Loch, Timberline Falls, and Lake of Glass.

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    5 years, 1 month ago
    Not that difficult, but you do have to rock scramble up a small waterfall to get to Lake of Glass. A pain if it is crowded.
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    5 years, 10 months ago
    Perfect September weather! Cool morning, warm afternoon, gentle breeze, blue skies, and elk on the trail. Early snow has melted off and aspens are changing colors. Climbing up the falls is a bit wet, but not bad. Wildfire smoke has been present but minimal. Be prepared for crowds below the Loch on the way back, and 1/3 wear masks. Great hike.
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    7 years ago
    We started at 9 am. Done by 3.30 pm. Took shuttle bus from visitorscentre Estes across the street from the mcDonalds. SO BEAUTIFUL.
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    7 years, 10 months ago
    Long, but well worth the effort.
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HighWatch2740 1 year, 9 months ago
Sky Pond at Estes
Very hard winter hike. Snow tracks are required, and if available, bring poles. Need layers and a hat if windy
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SARAH FENTON 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Rocky Mountain National Park Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/23778069813
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RareRunBelt7955 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Rocky Mountain National Park Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/20165296779
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FairSpring1060 1 year ago
Rocky Mountain National Park Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/20080660104
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HighTempest7207 1 year, 10 months ago
Rocky Mountain National Park Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/17279258942
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ChillySurf2983 1 year, 3 months ago
sky pond last practice before havasu
9 miles, very near cramping. very hard
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BoldGale4673 6 years, 11 months ago
Track (9/3/19, 9:16:28AM)
One way to Sky Pond RMNP
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BoldGale4673 6 years, 11 months ago
Track (9/3/19, 12:45:38PM)
Sky Pond return trip
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