Lily Pad Lake Trail - Hiking in Silverthorne, Colorado
Last weekend we took a hike a with my sister, Serenity, on the Lily Pad Lakes Trail in Silverthorne, Colorado. The hike is approximately 3 miles round trip and is great for the entire family as this is a beginner hike. We all decide to do the hike in flip flops and did just fine. There are a few uphills and downhills but overall the trail is fairly flat. The trail is cleary marked with signs along the way. 
Within about 15 minutes of beginning the hike, you will come across the first lake. It is very beautiful and has a serene river that flows right into the lake. After taking a few moments at the lower lake the trail continues over a log bridge that has a strong stream flowing beneath it. This is the longest stretch of the hike as it will take around 35 minutes to get to the upper lake on the Lily Pad Lake Trail.
The entire hike is set in the forest with an abundance of wildflowers to be seen in the meadows and hills on both sides of the trail. Once you arrive at Lily Pad Lake you will be pleased you chose to partake in such a peaceful hike. The name "Lily Pad Lake" doesn't mislead, as one of the lakes is filled with lily pads that are blooming with large yellow flowers and the two other lakes have similar lily pads in various alcoves. The yellow flowers are mix between a rose and a tulip. This is an ideal spot to take a few photographs, relax on a rock, and take in the great outdoors in Summit County, Colorado. We did notice several groups of hikers enjoying a small picnic near the lake - just make sure to pack out your trash as no trash/other facilities exist along the trail.
Approximately 100 yards beyond the main Lily Pad Lake is another lake with the backdrop of Peak One in Frisco, Colorado - another gorgeous setting where many hikers and their dogs were enjoying the outdoors. The hike took around 2 hours total and was a wonderful way to spend part of the afternoon in Summit County, Colorado.
Directions to Lily Pad Lake in Silverthorne Colorado: From Highway 9 in Silverthorne, take Wilderness Road (by the outlets) to Ryan Gulch Road. Take Ryan Gulch Road all the way to the very top (3 or so miles) to the trailhead and parking.
Lily Pad Lake in Silverthorne Colorado
Level: Beginner
Distance: 1.4 miles each way, approximately 3 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 200 feet, 9,720-9,920 feet
Time: 2 hours
Enjoyment: 4.5 Stars out of 5
Do you visit Summit County Colorado often in the summer and take in all the wonderful activities the area has to offer? With prices of Summit County Colorado Real Estate down take a look at what it would cost to own a property in Summit County Colorado. Contact Justin and Krystal Knott with Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty to discuss the Real Estate Market in Summit County Colorado.
SEARCH ALL PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN SUMMIT COUNTY CO REAL ESTATE
Comments(0)