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4. Sky Pond and Glass Lake
This 9.5-mile round-trip hike begins at the Glacier Gorge trailhead. Veteran visitors confirm that this hike offers hikers a truly “comprehensive look” at the national park’s sheer beauty. On this adventure, you will see heart-stopping vistas, stream and river crossings ensconced in tall pine trees, and cool ice-blue glacial lakes surrounded by white, snow-capped peaks.
There’s a lot to see on this trail. Although the final stretch to the top is challenging, the view you’ll have from the lovely Glass Lake is ample reward. Enjoy the sight of the granite spires piercing the clouds as mirrored in the lake’s reflection. Since you’ll be hiking up a slippery waterfall, be sure to wear waterproof clothes and good hiking boots. The total elevation here is 9,240 feet.
5. Mount Ida
If you want to see arguably the most incredible views in the entire park, then this is the hike for you. The trailhead for this 9.6-mile round-trip trek is located at Poudre Lake at Milner Pass. Mount Ida is admittedly not as popular as some of the other mountain peaks in this park.
In fact, it’s sometimes not even included on maps. Ah, but that is yet another reason why this hike made the list. This trail is still well-marked and maintained, challenging enough, and yet it’s not as busy.
The final mile is over some rugged ground but again, the views of the mountains and unusual tundra flats make this six or seven-mile hike worth the effort. The elevation gain is 2,362 feet with a total elevation of 10,759 feet.
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