Rocky Mountain National Park: Lily Lake to Sprague Lake Loop

Storm Pass

Distance: 20.57 mi	Points: 500	Calories: none
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WPT001

Location: 40.306560, -105.537815
From the parking lot head southwest on the Storm Pass Trail towards Estes Cone. The path follows Lily Lake before veering south towards Longs Peak.

WPT002

Location: 40.304823, -105.540172
L A Y Spt

WPT003

Location: 40.300667, -105.545485
Go straight at 4-way junction and continue along the Storm Pass Trail. The trail immediately crosses a bridge and quickly begins to climb towards Estes Cone. During the early morning hours, sunlight filters through the trees, creating a warm glow that lights up the surrounding forest.

WPT004

Location: 40.291610, -105.570265
Views to the left of Longs Peak, the highest mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park. (14,259 ft.)

WPT005

Location: 40.292900, -105.573532
Turn left at 4-way junction heading towards the Longs Peak Trailhead. The trail descends over rocky terrain and crosses several small streams.

WPT006

Location: 40.286920, -105.564716
Turn right at 3-way junction onto the Eugenia Mine Trail. The trail opens up into a lush meadow just before reaching Eugenia Mine.

WPT007

Location: 40.286652, -105.568110
More Park backcountry campground

WPT008

Location: 40.284453, -105.571935
Cross a small stream and come to Eugenia Mine. Not much remains except an old hitching post, rusted out bucket and sign saying more dreams were found here then gold.

WPT009

Location: 40.275086, -105.564255
Turn right at T-junction onto the East Longs Peak Trail. Optional: Bathrooms and water are available 0.5-miles to the left at the Longs Peak Trailhead.

WPT010

Location: 40.272812, -105.569850
Goblins Forest backcountry campsite.

WPT011

Location: 40.273428, -105.580006
Cross Larkspur Creek and emerge out of the forest and into high-elevation tundra. Note: If you see storm clouds approaching, or hear thunder, it is not advised to continue where you will be exposed.

WPT012

Location: 40.270789, -105.584215
Veer left at Y-junction

WPT013

Location: 40.265605, -105.592476
Turn right at 3-way junction. Continuing straight leads to Columibine Falls and Chasm Lake. A privy and expansive views of Longs Peak and Eastern Colorado are also available here.

WPT014

Location: 40.274113, -105.605409
Turn right at 3-way onto North Longs Peak Trail. The trail continues to follow the ridgeline, before dramatically dipping back into the trees. Elk and 50-miles views are common sights along this section of trail.

WPT015

Location: 40.289268, -105.603139
Cross the treeline and continue descending.

WOPT016

Location: 40.287274, -105.610668
The trail weaves through thick pine stands wreaking of thick scent after a rain. The contrast is sharp to the desolate moonscape a few miles prior.

WPT017

Location: 40.287707, -105.612613
Cross a small stream adequate for filtering water.

WPT018

Location: 40.289108, -105.617382
Turn right at 3-way onto Boulder Brook Trail. The trail, no usable by horses, quickly narrows and follows an old stream bed. Lose rocks, deep ruts and roots all create a spider web of obstacles as you descend.

WPT019

Location: 40.291981, -105.617420
Boulder Brook Backcountry Campsite #1. Campsite #2 is just a few hundred yards down the trail.

WPT020

Location: 40.305696, -105.617042
Begin a short descent to Boulder Brook and follow the river through dense aspen stands. During the fall, the aspens glow a fiery yellow, glistening in the wind. The lush vegetation, and roaring brook, means plenty of bugs and cool temperatures.

WPT021

Location: 40.316773, -105.615706
Turn right at 4-way junction towards Storm Pass.

WPT022

Location: 40.314871, -105.612186
Turn right at Y-junction onto the Storm Pass Trail.

WPT023

Location: 40.311321, -105.606916
Continue straight at 3-way junction.

WPT024

Location: 40.307285, -105.600072
Possibly the last good place to filter water depending on the time of year, cross a small stream and continue ascending towards Storm Pass and Estes Cone.

WPT025

Location: 40.296042, -105.582961
Veer left following Storm Pass Trail.

WPT026

Location: 40.293026, -105.573733
Straight at 4-way and continue to the trailhead and Lily Lake. (marked as waypoint 1)

Early morning light

Location: 40.303487, -105.550289

Longs Peak

Location: 40.291049, -105.568314
Make sure to look to the left for stunning views of Longs Peak

Longs Peak East Face

Location: 40.266690, -105.593548
From this junction is one of Longs most spectacular views. Hike straight and go to Chasm Lake.

Location: 40.270096, -105.583420

Elk in the distance

Location: 40.281359, -105.600929

Meadow

Location: 40.297727, -105.618267

Hike through rich aspen stands

Location: 40.314221, -105.617409

Early morning sunrise

Location: 40.304796, -105.541706