Rocky Mountain National Park hiking guide
Sky Pond Trail
An 8.6-mile out-and-back with 1,750 ft of climbing in East Side, rated difficult.
Key facts
- Length
- 8.6 mi (13.9 km)
- Elevation gain
- 1,750 ft (533 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- East Side
- Highest point
- 10,879 ft
- Lowest point
- 9,171 ft
About Sky Pond Trail
This trail offers breathtaking views of alpine lakes, waterfalls, and high mountain vistas. It features multiple waterfalls, including Timberline Falls, and passes by the serene Lake of Glass before reaching Sky Pond. The hike involves a challenging scramble up a waterfall and traverses rugged terrain with spectacular views of surrounding peaks.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
