The Loch, Timberline Falls, Lake of Glass, Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park

10 Great Hikes in Colorado
The Lock, Timberline Falls, Lake of Glass, and Sky Pond

Getting There: The Glacier Gorge Trailhead is on the east side of the continental Divide near Bear Lake. Take U.S. Highway 36 past Beaver Meadows Entrance Station west less than a quarter mile ,turn south on Bear Lake Road (heading toward Moraine Park). Keep driving on Bear Lake Road approximately 9 miles to the parking area at Glacier Gorge.

Location: Rocky Mountain National Park
Trailhead: Glacier Gorge Trailhead
Elevation: Trail head (9,240ft ), Sky pond (10,900ft)
Trail Length: 9 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1693 ft
Pictures: The Loch, Timberline Falls, Lake of Glass, Sky Pond
Maps: Rocky Mountain National Park
Closest Town: Estes Park

Forest Information:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517-8397

Visitor Information:
970-586-1206
Backcountry:
970-586-1242
Campground Reservations:
800-365-2267

Dining at Estes Park:

Grubsteak Restaurant - American Cuisine
134 W Elkhorn Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 8838

Grumpy Gringo - Mexican Cuisine
1560 Big Thompson Ave. - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 7705

Inn of Glen Haven - Continental Cuisine
7468 CR 43 Downtown Glen Haven - Glen Haven, CO 80532 - (970) 586 - 3897

Kind Coffee - Coffeehouse
470 E Elkhorn Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 5206

Local's Grill - American Cuisine
153 E. Elkhorn Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 6900

Longs Peak Coffee & Paper House - Coffeehouse
150 E Elkhorn Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 3451

LongZ - A Mountain Grill - American Cuisine
101 S St Vrain - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 2332 - (800) 803 - 7837

Lonigans Nightclub & Grill - American Cuisine
110 W Elkhorn Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 4346 - (970) 586 - 2994

Mama Rose's Restaurant - Italian
338 E. Elkhorn Ave. - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 3330

Molly B Restaurant - American Cuisine
200 Moraine Avenue, PO Box 3280 - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 2766

Nicky's Steakhouse - Steak / Seafood
1350 Fall River Rd. - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 5376 - (866) 464 - 2597

Other Side Restaurant - Steak / Seafood
900 Moraine Ave. - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 2171

Peak to Peak American Grille - American Cuisine
451 S St Vrain Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 577 - 0577

Poppy's Pizza and Grill - American Cuisine
342 E. Elkhorn Ave. - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 8282

Pura Vida - International Cuisine
160 1st St - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 3686

Riverside Cafe - American Cuisine
132 E Elkhorn Ave - Atop The Wheel Bar - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 6121

Steamers Cafe at the Stanley Hotel - Coffeehouse
333 Wonderview Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 3371 - (800) 976 - 1377

Lodging at Estes Park

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn - 927 Moraine, US 36 W - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 4585 - (800) 233 - 5023

American Wilderness Lodge - 481 W Elkhorn Ave. - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 4402 - (800) 762 - 5968

Appenzell Inn - 1100 Big Thompson Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 2023 - (800) 475 - 1125

Best Western Silver Saddle - 1260 Big Thompson Ave. - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 4476 - (800) 528 - 1234

Bighorn Mountain Lodge - 1340 Big Thompson Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 4376 - (800) 530 - 8822

Budget Host Four Winds - 1120 Big Thompson Ave. - Estes Park, CO 80517 | (970) 586 - 3313 - (800) 527 - 7509

Castle Mountain Lodge - 1520 Fall River Rd. - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 3664 - (800) 852 - 7463

Comfort Inn - 1450 Big Thompson Ave. - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 2358 - (800) 424 - 6423

Sporting Goods Stores at Estes Park

Estes Park Mountain Shop - 2050 Big Thompson Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 6548 - (866) 303 - 6548

Kirks Flyshop / Kirks Mountain Adventures - 230 E Elkhorn Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 577 - 0790 - (877) 669 - 1859

Colorado Bicycling Adventures - 184 E Elkhorn Ave - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 4241

Outdoor World - 156 E. Elkhorn Ave. - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 2114 - (800) 679 - 3600

Hiking Hut - 110 E. Elkhorn Ave. - Estes Park, CO 80517 - (970) 586 - 0708

Estes Park Convention and Visitors Bureau