Lily Lake Loop

Repairs are being made to a section of the Lily Lake Trail

NPS

The Lily Lake Trail offers excellent views of Lily Lake and near by mountain peaks, including Longs Peak, Mount Meeker, and Twin Sisters. This trail is fairly level and strollers are allowed.

• Distance: 0.8 miles round trip
• Elevation Gain: 10 feet
• Trail type: Loop, Easy

Be aware that a small portion of the Lily Lake Trail is currently closed due to erosion. RMNP Trail Crews are working on repairs.

Access to the Observation Pier and Picnic Tables have not been impacted by this trail closure. The majority of the Lily Lake Trail remains open. Lily Lake is an excellent place for wildlife viewing and bird watching. 

Pets are not allowed on this trail or any trails inside Rocky Mountain National Park.

Help Keep Wildlife Wild! Sometimes the best relationship is a long-distance relationship. Never approach or feed wildlife. If a wild animal changes its behavior, you are too close! 

Details

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

Pets are prohibited on all trails in Rocky Mountain National Park

Activity Fee

Yes

A park entrance fee is required to enter all areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. To purchase your park entrance fee, visit https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74291. 

Location

Lily Lake

Lily Lake is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, south of the town of Estes Park. To get to the Lily Lake trailhead, drive south from downtown Estes Park and follow the signs for CO-Highway 7. Lily Lake Parking Area is approximately 7 miles south of the Estes Park Visitor Center in downtown Estes Park. A vault toilet, picnic tables, and an observation pier are available at the Lily Lake Parking Area.  

Reservations

Yes

Rocky Mountain National Park will implement a pilot timed entry permit reservation system during specific hours of the day, beginning on May 24 through October 14, 2024.

This system applies to all areas of the park, including Lily Lake. For all details, visit https://go.nps.gov/romo/timedentry. 

Accessibility Information

This trail is wheelchair-accessible.