Last updated: May 16, 2024
Thing to Do
Lily Lake Loop
![View of the Lily Lake Trail and trail repairs](/common/uploads/cropped_image/primary/F1D6B077-AECB-0BFE-C254E2C5B2197F9D.jpg?width=1300&quality=90&mode=crop)
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!
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.