The hike to Sky Pond in Colorado was one of those trails that perfectly captures the spirit of the Rockies—dramatic, challenging, and deeply rewarding. Starting from the Bear Lake Trailhead, the route passed rushing waterfalls, alpine lakes, and steep rocky secti
Sky Pond
October 12, 2025
by @antoniodltm
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, United States
Difficult
Distance 17.61 km
Est. duration 07h 22m
Elevation Gain 826 m
Elevation Loss 854 m
Category Hiking
Description
Route
Start
358 m
40.30884, -105.64861
498 m
40.30893, -105.65122
866 m
40.30990, -105.65427
1.40 km
40.30716, -105.65597
3.42 km
40.29391, -105.65496
3.45 km
40.29386, -105.65535
4.83 km
40.28323, -105.66520
4.84 km
40.28318, -105.66511
4.85 km
40.28302, -105.66521
5.20 km
40.28126, -105.66676
5.49 km
40.27881, -105.66778
5.91 km
40.27892, -105.66794
7.67 km
40.29193, -105.65863
8.20 km
40.29463, -105.65236
9.13 km
40.29843, -105.63977
17.61 km
Finish