Sky Pond
A high alpine lake at the head of a cirque, reached only by climbing the rock slope beside a waterfall, with the spire-like Cathedral Spires group rising behind it.
Sky Pond lies at the head of Loch Vale. From the Glacier Gorge trailhead it is about 7.9 km one way, passing Lake Haiyaha, Timberline Falls and Glass Lake. The final stretch requires scrambling on hands and feet up the slippery rock slope beside the waterfall. The lake surface mirrors the jagged Cathedral Spires and Taylor Peak, making it one of the park's most spectacular high lakes. The round trip takes about 6-8 hours with a climb of about 500 m. It suits experienced hikers only, so start early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mills Lake
- Dream Lake & Emerald Lake
- Alberta Falls
- Bear Lake
- Longs Peak
- Sprague Lake
- Wild Basin & Ouzel Falls
- Moraine Park