Highlight • Lake
Lily Lake
Hiking
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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San Isabel National Forest
Tips
Matthew
July 10, 2023
Hiking
Not far off the Colorado Trail is a small alpine lake (it appears more like a pond) covered in lily pads and algae. The pond is in a small opening but is surrounded by a pine forest. The lake is pretty popular, but the trail venturing past the lake sees far fewer visitors.
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