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South Mt. Elbert Trailhead – Lily Pond Lake loop from Mount Elbert Forebay

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Twin Lakes

South Mt. Elbert Trailhead – Lily Pond Lake loop from Mount Elbert Forebay

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South Mt. Elbert Trailhead – Lily Pond Lake loop from Mount Elbert Forebay

02:39

7.54km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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San Isabel National Forest

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Parking

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27 m

South Mt. Elbert Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

There is a dirt lot here with good access to Mount Elbert and the Colorado Trail. The trails are wide, packed, and nontechnical, and are covered in aspens. There is …

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2.81 km

Mt. Elbert East Ridge Trailhead

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This is the summer 4x4 trailhead for Mount Elbert. If you don't have a good 4x4 vehicle, or if you are exploring in the winter, the summer trailhead is around …

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4.06 km

Lily Pond Lake

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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5.54 km

Cozart Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Cozart Dam and Reservoir, situated at the junction of Forest Road 122 and the path to and from Lily Pond, sits at an elevation of 10,151 feet. A perfect spot …

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7.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.56 km

1.59 km

391 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

2.95 km

1,000 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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South Mt. Elbert Trailhead – Lily Pond Lake loop from Mount Elbert Forebay

South Mt. Elbert Trailhead

Mt. Elbert East Ridge Trailhead

Lily Pond Lake

Cozart Dam and Reservoir

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