Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trail Day Hike
Spend the day hiking to a series of sparking alpine lakes on this incredible hiking tour to Sky Pond. The hike begins at Glacier Gorge trailhead and you won’t have been hiking long before approaching the rushing water of Alberta Falls. This beautiful, 30-foot waterfall is just one of the many incredible highlights you will find while hiking the trail to Sky Pond. The glacier gorge trail is a favorite for local hikers but we will see fewer and fewer people as we follow the trail to Loch Lake, the largest of the three lakes you will encounter on the route. From here, the trail brings us past Timberline Falls and Glass Lake before opening out to the sparkling expanse of Sky Pond. This beautiful alpine lake is nestled at 10,900 ft above sea level, at the base of Taylor glacier. Spend a minute appreciating the milky glacial meltwater, the surrounding mountain peaks, and the serene beauty of this unique alpine environment. After taking some to enjoy the incredible scenery and solitude, we retrace our steps back to the Glacier Gorge trailhead.
What's Included
Tour Price Includes
- Professional Wilderness First Responder certified guide
- Water and snacks
- Trail lunch spread: includes a selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, smoked meats, cheese, hummus, and crackers to best accommodate gluten free and plant-based diets.
- Daypack rental
- Trekking poles rental
- 1:7 guide to hiker ratio
What to Bring
Required Gear
Rain coat, backpack, capacity to carry at least 3 liters of water.
Clothing
Layered clothing appropriate for hiking and changing weather conditions. A fleece or ‘puffy’ jacket or vest is highly recommended, as is a fleece hat.
Shoes
Sturdy hiking boots, trail running shoes, or other sneakers with good tread are required. Flip flops, Crocs, sandals, etc. are inadequate and will not be allowed.
Miscellaneous
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, hiking poles, rain pants, supplemental snacks, gratuity for your guide.
Upgrades + Additions
Private Tour
$200 per group. No other parties may add to your tour.
Transportation from REI in Boulder Colorado
- 1789 28th St, Boulder, CO 80301
- $200 per group + $25 per person (pending availability)
3L Hydration Reservoir (purchase)
$40 each – 3 Liter Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir or similar
Rates
Rates
- 1 Person $ 490 pp 490 pp
- 2 People $ 235 pp 235
- 3 People $ 205 pp 205
- 4-5 People $165 pp
- 6 or more $135 pp
- Groups of 13+ Call to inquire
Your final rate is determined by the total number of people who join your group, even if you do not register together.
Your final rate is determined by the total number of people who join your group, even if you do not register together.
Days & Times
Tour Days
Departure Times
Activity duration: 6-8 hours
Itinerary
On the Day of Your Tour
You will meet at the Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead a few minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Once you have booked your tour you will receive a booking confirmation email with details on the time and date of your tour, the cancellation policy, a receipt of your tour purchase. This email will also contain an electronic waiver that you must complete before your tour.
Hikers must be at least 12 years old to join our scheduled Yosemite hikes. Younger hikers can be accommodated on private tours. You can expect that you may be with another group on your tour unless you have booked a private tour. Your guide can plan accordingly for varied skill levels and choose routes that fit the needs of everyone in the group.
Meet Location: Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead
Hiking Distance: 9 miles
Rocky Mountain Natural History:
Rocky Mountain National Park is known for incredible alpine and subalpine scenery and is a bucket list destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park is home to some of the highest mountains in the continental United States, the continental divide, dramatic weather, and a wide range of plants and animals. Since it was designated a National Park by Woodrow Wilson in 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park has wowed visitors and remained a sanctuary for elk, bear, marmots, moose, and a plethora of other creatures. The highest peak in Rocky Mountain National Park is the world-famous Long’s Peak, at 14,259 ft tall it is the only “fourteener” in the park.
Rocky Mountain National Park is known for incredible alpine and subalpine scenery and is a bucket list destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park is home to some of the highest mountains in the continental United States, the continental divide, dramatic weather, and a wide range of plants and animals. Since it was designated a National Park by Woodrow Wilson in 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park has wowed visitors and remained a sanctuary for elk, bear, marmots, moose, and a plethora of other creatures. The highest peak in Rocky Mountain National Park is the world-famous Long’s Peak, at 14,259 ft tall it is the only “fourteener” in the park.