Trip
Ascending Hikes – RMNP - Sky Pond
Sky Pond has been called one of the most beautiful hikes in RMNP. It is a challenging 11 mile hike with a class 2 scramble through rocks next to a waterfall. Expect to see wonderful vistas, flowers and the waterfall.
Contacts
Abbie Gentry
Primary Leader
- Sun, Jul 20, 2025
- Ascending Hikes Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Chalenging
- Challenging
- Mileage: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
- High Point Elevation: 10,900 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph
- FULL, 19 on waitlist (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
I will send out an update on the weather, required equipment, and a proposed gpx track a few days in advance of this hike.
Meet at Wooly Mammoth Park N Ride Section BB at 5:30 am for a prompt 5:45 am departure. We will carpool to the Bear Lake Parking Lot in RMNP. Note that each car must have a Bear Lake + timed entry permit. The 3 leaders will each be getting one, but if you are driving separately, you will need one.
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Required Equipment
Required Equipment
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