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Sky Pond, Rocky Mountain National Park

4.9
#7 of 29 in Nature in Rocky Mountain National Park
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By Mark M
    Unbelievable, best hike I have ever done. I have done it three times. This Time the mosquitoes were bad, I have never encountered that before. Get going early, bring a lunch and water. I brought.....  more »
  • By Bet543210
    Early May visit. The Loch was frozen solid and we were able to cross it both ways to Sky Pond. The trail (even in the snow) was easy to follow and packed down. We got to the trailhead around 5:45am...  more »
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  • By Amanda Sandstedt
    Tough hike but it's an absolutely gorgeous lake and worth every stair
  • By Josiah Allen
    Amazing views and overall a great area to hike and explore. Slightly difficult to get up to and back down from Sky Pond itself. 5 miles out from Bear lake trailhead.
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