RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH

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*Rocky Mountain National Park expects entrance delays this summer (2023) as the Fall River entrance on the east side will be reduced to one lane. Visitors are encouraged to use the Beaver Meadows entrance. Please note that RMNP will be using a timed entry permit again this year from May 26 - October 22. Plan accordingly. 

For further information and any restrictions see:  Glacier Gorge - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Here is the link to the closure areas, updated year-round:  Area Closures to Protect Plants & Animals - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Directions to parking lot:  Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead - Google Maps

Alternate title data:

Sky Pond: 9.4 miles out and back, 1,758 feet of elevation gain

The Loch, Serendipity Pond: 6 miles, 1,081 feet of elevation gain

Black Lake & Above: 10+ miles, 2,000+ feet of elevation gain 

West Glacier Knob: 6 miles, 1,600 feet of elevation gain

Mills Lake via Glacier Gorge Trail: 5.2 miles - 826 ft elevation gain

Alberta Falls Trail: 1.6 miles - 225 elevation gain

The Loch: 5.7 miles - 367 ft elevation gain

Andrews Tarn and Andrews Glacier Trail: 9.2 miles - 2267 ft elevation gain

Pagoda Mountain: 13 miles - 4300 ft elevation gain

Shelf & Solitude Lakes: 

Arrowhead via South Ramp: 11 miles - 3,500 ft elevation gain

• Suitable Activities: Backcountry Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding, Backpacking, Hiking, Scrambling, Snowshoeing, Trail Running
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Land Manager: National Park Service
  Rocky Mountain National Park
• Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fees
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 15
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15