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The view is really awesome here. This stunning alpine lake is surrounded on three sides by sheer cliff walls. You'll reach Sky Pond at an elevation of 10,900 feet. It's one of the park's popular hiking destinations and definitely worth the hike!

Half-Day Hike: After hiking 4.5 miles you'll finally reach Sky Pond. You have to scramble up the side of a small waterfall.

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Sep 3, 2024
Tom Herr
Epic hike with a glorious endpoint of Sky Pond. Big boulders were adjacent to the pond with a similar rocky trail. Loved it!
Aug 1, 2024
Sean Hutzler
Mar 5, 2024
Peter Rojek
loved the climb up the waterfall
Sep 26, 2023
Glacel Anne
Icy up top. Beautiful view! Best one at RMNP
Oct 8, 2022
Connor Greenhalgh
With Abby. Almost got duped by previous lake. Fun little scramble
Sep 19, 2022
Ma Gl

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