Sky Pond, Grand Lake, Colorado

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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.

Gem Type: Lake

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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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