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Lily Lake is one of the lakes in Bighorn National Forest, for which you don't need to hike a huge distance and can still enjoy beautiful nature. From the trailhead, it's just about two miles until you reach Lily Lake. The lake is surrounded by nice meadows and you can see Elk Mountain, with an altitude of 11,300 feet, in the background.

From the next road in the south, Middle Paintrock Trail leads about 2 miles to Lily Lake. If you keep up heading northwards after Lily Lake, you will reach Misty Moon Lake, where the trail meets Solitude Loop trail.

Beef Trail has been used for many years to help domestic sheep and cattle, travelling from their winter range in Shell Valley to the summer pastures in the Bighorn National Forest. Besides the importance of the trail, it's a great place to spot Bighorn sheep.

Coming from the little parking lot in the southwest, the trailhead of Beef Trail is located just a few yards further on the left side. After crossing the small bridge over Shell Creek, you're ready to start your hike along Beef Trail.

Misty Moon Lake marks the endpoint of the trail of the same name and is the meeting point of Misty Moon Trail and Solitude Loop Trail. Enjoy the reflections of the rocky and grassy backgrounds in the lake, recharge and get ready for the rest of your hike.

Lake Solitude in the Bighorn National Forest is one of numerous lakes in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. In comparison to other lakes in the National Forest, that sometimes even can be approached by car, this one is way more strenuous to reach. But once you arrive at the lake you won't find many other people and can enjoy the peaceful nature at its fullest.

One of many beautiful lakes in the Bighorn National Forest is Mirror Lake. It marks (approximately) the halfway point between West Tensleep Lake and Lost Twin Lakes and is the perfect spot to take a break before you continue your hike.

While hiking on Trail #065 from West Tensleep Lake to Mirror Lake, you will come across Middle Tensleep Creek. At this spot, it's possible to cross the creek and continue your hike.