Driving the Wild 4x4 Road to Lily Lake near Leadville

Lily Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3,233m (10,606ft) above sea level, located in Lake County, in the US state of Colorado.

Lily Lake

Where is Lily Lake?

The lake is situated north of Leadville, in central Colorado, within the San Isabel National Forest.

Is the road to Lily Lake in Colorado unpaved?

The road to the lake is known as Forest Road 131 and is entirely unpaved. It is accessible only to 4-wheel drive vehicles with high clearance.

How long is the road to Lily Lake in Colorado?

Starting from the paved U.S. Route 24 (US 24), to the south of Tennessee Pass, the road to the lake is 4.50 km (2.8 miles) long, with an elevation gain of 149 m. The average gradient is 3.31%. The road is typically open from July to October due to heavy snowfall.