Near Lily Lake Trail
View of Longs Peak, looking west from Lily Lake. Lily Lake Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park, Colorado.
Near Lily Lake Trail
Lily Lake Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park, Colorado.
Near Lily Lake Trail
Lily Lake Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park, Colorado.
Near Lily Lake Trail
Rainy this day but great views here.
Near Lily Lake Trail
Overlooking Lily Lake from Lily Trail

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Lily Lake Trail

4.1 (14 Ratings)
An exceedingly popular roadside trail looping around a lovely subalpine lake.
0.7
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleBirdingFall ColorsLakeLess CrowdedViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
ADA accessibly: This trail is partially accessible. Some damaged sections may prevent passage of wheeled devices.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.75mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
8,938ft
High Point
8,929ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Given this trail's proximity to CO-7, its lack of elevation change, and its gorgeous views of Longs Peak, this trail is often very, very crowded in the summer. The trail is well maintained and features benches along the way that offer places of respite to the elderly or handicapped.

Route Conditions

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Nearby Hike Routes

Lily Lake and Ridge Loop

Hike Route

Lily Lake and Ridge Loop

Birding
moderate
0.78 mi
+0 ft
Lily Lake Loop Hike

Hike Route

Lily Lake Loop Hike

Lake
easy
1.61 mi
+30 ft
Twin Sisters

Hike Route

Twin Sisters

Birding
strenuous
7.13 mi
+2,429 ft
Twin Sisters Peak Hike

Hike Route

Twin Sisters Peak Hike

Views
strenuous
6.68 mi
+2,378 ft
Lily Mountain Hike

Hike Route

Lily Mountain Hike

Lake
easy
1.9 mi
+162 ft
Longs Peak Valley Loop

Hike Route

Longs Peak Valley Loop

Fall Colors
strenuous
22.63 mi
+4,781 ft
Contributors
Brian Smith