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Lily Pond Lake

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Lily Pond Lake

Name: Lily Pond Lake
Rating: 2

Recommended by 4 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: San Isabel National Forest

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Location: Lake County, Colorado, United States

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1. Lily Pond Lake and Cozart Reservoir loop — San Isabel National Forest

9.12km

02:46

300m

290m

Colorado Trail section through aspen groves to beaver-engineered ponds and mountain pools.

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2. Lily Pond Lake via the Colorado Trail — San Isabel National Forest

2.52km

00:45

50m

Colorado Trail hike through aspen groves to beaver ponds beneath Mount Elbert's towering peak.

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3. Lily Pond Lake – Cozart Dam and Reservoir loop from Hartsel

7.54km

02:38

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Matthew

July 6, 2023

Lily Pond Lake is actually a collection of small mountain pools at the eastern base of Mount Elbert. Beavers are constantly changing the way water flows around the area and you can easily observe beavers, fish, birds, and frogs at these ponds. Some of the pools are directly beside the Colorado Trail, and some of the larger ponds are further down a spur trail.

Astrid

August 25, 2025

That was the starting point for our trail up to Mount Elbert.

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Elevation 3,170 m

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Location: Lake County, Colorado, United States

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Lily Pond Lake

1. Lily Pond Lake and Cozart Reservoir loop — San Isabel National Forest

2. Lily Pond Lake via the Colorado Trail — San Isabel National Forest

3. Lily Pond Lake – Cozart Dam and Reservoir loop from Hartsel

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