Peak: Loch Vale & Sky Pond (Full Day)
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Voted as the best hike in Rocky Mountain National Park voted by our world-renowned guides, the Loch Vale and Sky Pond trail leads through evergreen trees and scales a small ledge system through the subalpine up a large cirque off the east side of the Continental Divide.
Description
Loch Vale and Sky Pond is a moderately strenuous hike that leads to beautiful vistas of Glass Lake and Sky Pond. These glaciers feed to lakes below including Taylor Glacier, Powel Peak, and the nationally famous Petit Grepon Climbing formation in Rocky Mountain National Park. Voted as the best hike in Rocky Mountain National Park voted by our world-renowned guides, the Loch Vale and Sky Pond trail leads through evergreen trees and scales a small ledge system through the subalpine up a large cirque off the east side of the Continental Divide. Hikers will be rewarded with evergreen forests, beautiful sub-alpine lakes, sculpted granite walls, soaring peaks and one of Rocky Mountain National Parks best hikes. The Estes hike to Sky Pond Glacier is a magnificent arguably the best day hike in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Trip Details
Itinerary: Plan on hiking between 9 miles and 10,810‘ of elevation gain at altitudes from 9200’ – 10,810’. Hikes will be chosen based on current conditions, group fitness levels and safety.
Included in our rates: The services of a professional hiking guide, round-trip transportation from Boulder to the trailhead, snacks and lunch, water, education about local and natural history, including library for Rocky Mountain flora and fauna, group CB, group medical kit, and contingency and emergency support.
Not included in our rates: Gratuities for your guide (while the amount is at your discretion, the recommended gratuity is 20%). Park entrance fees, which is $10 per person daily for Rocky Mountain National Park (Note: entrance fees are paid directly to the Parks upon entrance). Denver hotel pick-up is extra $100 per group.
Special Notes: Best Colorado hiking near Estes Park Colorado for hiking holidays. Combine this hike as an adventure vacation, adventure travel tour hotel package in Boulder, Denver hiking day trip, or multi-day hiking vacation. Colorado’s best hiking guides will show off Rocky Mountain national park hikes for an unforgettable hiking trip / hiking trips.
Difficulty Description: Moderately Strenuous: Long length, substantial elevation gain, and/or difficult terrain. Recommended for experienced hikers.
What to Bring: Sent with trip confirmation
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