This is an easily-accessible gem, located just up the hill from Estes Park on CO-7. Lily lake is very popular - with good reason! Autumn is a great time to take a stroll around the lake or just gaze out from the parking lot. Stands of aspen trees create veins of vibrant color in an otherwise evergreen forest.
Check out the Lily Lake and Ridge Loop for info on an optional hike around the lake.
On the Road: Drive south on CO-7 from Estes Park or north from Allenspark.
Gem Type: Lake
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8.3 mi
13.3 km
Sky Pond
Estes Park, CO
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8.3 mi 13.3 km | Estes Park, CO |
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176
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3.3 mi
5.4 km
Emerald Lake
Estes Park, CO
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3.3 mi 5.4 km | Estes Park, CO |
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206
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5.3 mi
8.5 km
Ouzel Falls & Back
Estes Park, CO
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5.3 mi 8.5 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud, Icy - Some wet, some dry patches; rather icy from compacted snow in the half mile before Calypso Falls.
29 days ago
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74
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5.7 mi
9.1 km
Best of Bear Lake Area Loop
Estes Park, CO
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5.7 mi 9.1 km | Estes Park, CO |
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69
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14.2 mi
22.8 km
Longs Peak - Keyhole Route
Estes Park, CO
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14.2 mi 22.8 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Icy - Lots of fresh snow. Not sure the route conditions beyond keyhole. Snow shoes recommended. Ice axe and crampons beyond keyhole
19 days ago
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62
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8.2 mi
13.3 km
Chasm Lake
Estes Park, CO
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8.2 mi 13.3 km | Estes Park, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Icy - Lots of fresh snow. Not sure the route conditions beyond keyhole. Snow shoes recommended. Ice axe and crampons beyond keyhole
19 days ago
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56
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6.0 mi
9.7 km
Cub Lake Loop
Estes Park, CO
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6.0 mi 9.7 km | Estes Park, CO |
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50
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6.0 mi
9.7 km
Loch Vale
Estes Park, CO
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6.0 mi 9.7 km | Estes Park, CO |
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40
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8.5 mi
13.6 km
Bear Lake TH to Fern Lake TH
Estes Park, CO
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8.5 mi 13.6 km | Estes Park, CO |
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36
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0.6 mi
1.0 km
Bear Lake Trail
Estes Park, CO
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0.6 mi 1.0 km | Estes Park, CO |
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43
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