RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH

The Glacier Gorge Trailhead is a popular starting point for many trails and destinations in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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For further information and any restrictions see:  Glacier Gorge - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Here is the link to the closure areas, updated year-round:  Area Closures to Protect Plants & Animals - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Directions to parking lot:  Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead - Google Maps

Alternate title data:

Sky Pond: 9.4 miles out and back, 1,758 feet of elevation gain.  For a longer hike start at Bear Lake TH -  11 miles and 1900’ gain.

The Loch, Serendipity Pond: 6 miles, 1,081 feet of elevation gain

Black Lake & Above: 10+ miles, 2,000+ feet of elevation gain 

West Glacier Knob: 6 miles, 1,600 feet of elevation gain

Mills Lake via Glacier Gorge Trail: 5.2 miles - 826 ft elevation gain

Alberta Falls Trail: 1.6 miles - 225 elevation gain

The Loch: 5.7 miles - 367 ft elevation gain

Mills Lake and the Loch: 6.6 miles - 1236 ft elevation gain

Andrews Tarn and Andrews Glacier Trail: 9.2 miles - 2267 ft elevation gain

Pagoda Mountain: 13 miles - 4300 ft elevation gain

Shelf & Solitude Lakes: 

Arrowhead via South Ramp: 11 miles - 3,500 ft elevation gain

  • Suitable Activities: Backcountry Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding, Backpacking, Hiking, Scrambling, Snowshoeing, Trail Running
  • Seasons: Year-round
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Titles

This is a list of titles that represent the variations of trips you can take at this route/place. This includes side trips, extensions and peak combinations. Not seeing a title that fits your trip? Log in and send us updates, images, or resources.

  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Sky Pond
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - The Loch, Serendipity Pond
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Black Lake & Above
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - West Glacier Knob
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Mills Lake via Glacier Gorge Trail
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Alberta Falls Trail
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - The Loch
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Andrews Tarn and Andrews Glacier Trail
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Pagoda Mountain
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Shelf & Solitude Lakes
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Shelf Lake
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Solitude Lake
  • RMNP-Glacier Gorge TH-Mills Lake and The Loch
  • RMNP - Glacier Gorge TH - Arrowhead via South Ramp
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