Colorado · Hiking

Lily Lake

1.9 mi
round trip
146 ft
climb
10,295 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Lily Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Lily Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Lily Lake is an easy hike of about 1.9 miles in the Grand Valley Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a total elevation gain of about 146 feet, rising from roughly 10,119 feet to about 10,295 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 68°F in July with lows near 42°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-20s. The trail is on natural surface and is open to both bikes and horses. Cottonwood Lake Campground is about 0.6 miles away, and Lake of the Woods is about 1.6 miles off. Crag Crest Trail and Crag Crest Campground are each within about 2 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.