Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trailhead

Taylor Hansen

Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trailhead

08/06/16

This was an adventure I will never forget. The hike to the first lake Loch, was just outstanding. You follow the creek all the way up and it is just beautiful. Then once you get to the lake you can see the falls which you are about to scale if you plan on going to Sky Pond and Lake of Glass. The hike to the falls was more than expected. You have to climb many many rock stairs then you finally get to the falls. These falls are about fifteen feet tall and look intimidating but actually wasn't as hard as expected. It was a thrill to climb them and then see Lake of Glass. Then just a small hike away is Sky Pond, this was just breath taking. I would recommend bringing a jacket because it was rainy and very chilly when I went up there. This is a 10/10, would recommend doing this hike.

4.0

Juris Almonte

Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trailhead

08/01/16

This hike was well worth it! The trail was fairly busy up to the waterfall before Sky pond lake, but pretty quiet once at the end. We parked at the car park as opposed to the trailhead after hearing reviews. We took a free 15 minute shuttle to the trailhead from there. The buses came quite frequently, roughly every 8 minutes, so despite there being a cue we only waited 10-15 minutes to get on. The car park was already full by 9am and we were told to park on the perimeter on the pavement. Don't park on the grass, the ranger told us that could get us a ticket. The views kept getting better each turn. This is definitely a must do hike if you're in RMNP!

5.0

Anna McVay

Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trailhead

10/12/15

Aside from the views, I think the best thing about this hike is the amount of solitude one gets when hiking it. Many hikes in RMNP have you hiking with numerous tourists, but not so much this one. I started this hike around 6 AM on a late July morning and I don't think I encountered 10 people on my way once I was past The Loch. As you approach the last part before seeing Glass Lake/Sky Pond, you have to climb up Timerline Falls (100 ft. waterfall). Stay to the right of the falls and the rock scrambling isn't too hard....just the initial few steps. Once you have conquered Timberline, you'll come upon Glass Lake and then finally Sky Pond. Be aware, it is super (I mean super) windy up there. So worth the trek though!

4.0