Legendary trek

Sky Pond

Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado, United States

Best timeJul–Sep

Signature routeSky Pond Trail

In season~61°F high

Climate1–64°F

Fares from$42

Nearest airportDEN

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Sky Pond

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Sep. Go in Aug, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 63%

WarmestJul · 64°F

WettestJul

Best windowJul–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A waterfall scramble to an alpine tarn ringed by jagged spires.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jul–Sep, the 3 months that line up best.

The route

The classic way in is the Sky Pond Trail. Nearest airport is DEN.

Pairs well with

The Stanley Hotel

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sky Pond?

The best time to visit Sky Pond is July–September, in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado, United States.

Where is Sky Pond?

Sky Pond is in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado, United States. The nearest major airport is DEN.

What is Sky Pond known for?

A waterfall scramble to an alpine tarn ringed by jagged spires.

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