Lily Lake is one of the most popular destinations in Rocky Mountain National Park. Located just 6 miles south of Estes Park, Lily Lake provides visitors with grand vistas of the southeast corner of the the park. People will enjoy clear views of Longs Peak (14,259') the highest in Rocky Mountain as well as Estes Cone (11,002') Mt Meeker (13,911') and the back of Twin Sisters (11,428').

A well maintained handicap accessible trail encircles Lily Lake

Estes Cone and Longs Peak loom large above the south shore

Several foot bridges aid visitors over various lake outlets

View of Lily Lake from the Lily Ridge Trail

Red-winged blackbirds are common along the shores of Lily Lake

Looking west along the south shore of Lily Lake

The Lily Lake Trail provides great views of Longs Peak (14,259')

A Mallard prunes himself in the shallow waters of Lily Lake

The lake is bordered by marsh land to its south where elk and moose can be found