Lily Lake Trail

Name: Lily Lake Trail
Rating: 4.1

4.1 ( 8 )

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Trail

0.8 mile 1.2 kilometer loop
Singletrack
Easy

Elevation

Ascent: 14' 4 m
Descent: -14' -4 m
High: 8,935' 2,723 m
Low: 8,922' 2,720 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 1% (0°)
Max Grade: 2% (1°)

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Trail shared by Brian Smith

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“An exceedingly popular roadside trail looping around a lovely subalpine lake.”

— Brian Smith

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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.