Colorado · Hiking · Near Estes Park

Lake Haiyaha Trail

Lake Haiyaha TrailPhoto: F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.9 mi
distance
169 ft
climb
10,220 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Jun, Sep
best months

Is Lake Haiyaha Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rocky Mountain National Park. It doesn't name Lake Haiyaha Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Rocky Mountain National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Lake Haiyaha Trail is a 0.9-mile lollipop loop located in Colorado near Rocky Mountain National Park, managed by the National Park Service. This short trail is ideal for hikers seeking a quick alpine lake experience without committing to a longer trek. The lollipop design features an out-and-back section that connects to a smaller loop around the destination, allowing hikers to explore Lake Haiyaha and its surrounding terrain efficiently. The trail provides access to subalpine scenery typical of the Colorado high country. Lake Haiyaha sits in a glacially carved basin with mountain views and rocky shores characteristic of Rocky Mountain lakes. The relatively short distance makes it accessible to a broad range of hiking abilities and ages. As a National Park Service-maintained trail, the path is regularly cleared and marked. Given the alpine location, weather conditions can change rapidly, and hikers should prepare accordingly. The trail's brevity makes it suitable for morning hikes or as a component of longer itineraries exploring the broader Rocky Mountain area.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Andrews Creek

    Campground

    Campground · 1.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Aspen Dining

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 5 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Lake Haiyaha Trail

    Best months: June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      29° / 12°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 11°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 17°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      40° / 22°

      17 wet

    5. May

      50° / 29°

      16 wet

    6. Jun

      62° / 36°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      68° / 43°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      66° / 41°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      59° / 34°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      47° / 26°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      35° / 19°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      28° / 12°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Boulder 14 W, CO, 19.6 mi away at 9,828 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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