Visitors flock to Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park for all kinds of reasons. Obviously, the breathtaking mountain landscapes are a major draw, but they’re not the park’s only worthwhile attraction. While mountaineers arrive hoping to chase the Rocky Mountain high, other guests come to the park for a scenic drive along Trail Ridge Road, excellent stargazing opportunities, or a leisurely hike. One such hike can be found near Lily Lake, on the park’s eastern edge.
Lily Lake is an absolute gem and offers a beautiful and accessible hiking trail at a relatively low elevation. Enos Mills, the “father of Rocky Mountain National Park,” even lived in a cabin near the lake and would often stroll around it. Here are six reasons why you’ll love Lily Lake, too.
