About
Length (round trip)5.4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain1,000 ft up
Typical time3 hr 15 min
TrailheadGlacier Gorge trailhead
SurfaceRock steps and switchbacks
Best seasonJuly to September for the high country. Trail Ridge Road opens late May and closes with the first heavy snow in October.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake

A subalpine lake below Cathedral Wall, and the natural turnaround short of Sky Pond.

Tips
Most of the climbing on the Sky Pond route is done by the time you reach The Loch, so it makes a satisfying day in itself.
Location

Glacier Gorge trailhead

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