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2-Day: Sky Pond from Bear Lake TH

Sky Pond is located 3.8 miles / 1,360 ft. from Bear Lake Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park. The lake sits above Lake of Glass in a deep valley capped by Taylor Glacier, Taylor Peak (13,153'), Powell Peak (13,208') and The Sharkstooth (12,630').

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Suggested Backpacking Section (BPX) itinerary for 2-day trip to be used for CMC trips led by BPX leaders for BPX members:

Day 1:  Drive to RMNP, park and ride shuttle bus to Bear Lake trailhead.  Hike to Andrews Creek campsite and set up camp (3.8 miles / +1,360 ft.).  Hike to Sky Pond (1.7 miles +600ft one way) and/or Andrews Glacier (.75 miles, +850 ft. one way)  with a lighter pack.

Map: Day 1

Map: Andrews Creek campsite to Sky Pond

Day 2:  Hike out and drive home.

Map: Day 2

Notes:

  1. All reservations for summer season RMNP backpacking wilderness camping trips must be booked via www.recreation.gov. Reservations for all summer backpacking camping permits will open on March 1 at 8:00 a.m. MT
  2. Number of Sites at Andrews Creek Campsite: 1 (Maximum of 2-four person tents)
  3. RMNP requires Bear canisters.
  4. RMNP requires wag bags for this trip.
  5. As of 11/26/2020, the trail is closed due to recent fire, but may re-open.  Check https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm
  6. Shuttle bus to the trailhead may be required. https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/shuttle_bus_route.htm

  • Suitable Activities: Backpacking
  • Seasons: June, July, August, September, October
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Length: 7.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,360 ft
  • 10,887 ft
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