Rocky Mountain National Park: Lawn Lake Trail
A wicked flood raged through this valley 20 years ago, carving wide furrows down the Roaring River from Lawn Lake. This hike is 11.6 miles round trip.
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Hike Lawn Lake Trail
INFO For information on permits, current trail and camp conditions, and wilderness guidelines, go to nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm
PERMIT A wilderness permit is required for all overnight camping in the backcountry. Reservations accepted ($20 administrative fee for permits during peak season). nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/backcntry_guide.htm
CONTACT Rocky Mountain National Park, (970) 586-1206; nps.gov/romo
Trail Facts
- Distance: 18.7
Waypoints
LLT001
Location: 40.407383, -105.626213
Lawn Lake trailhead; stiff climb with stunning views of Hidden Valley
LLT002
Location: 40.407745, -105.625793
Turn L @ T
LLT003
Location: 40.415199, -105.633316
Horseshoe Falls
LLT004
Location: 40.417667, -105.633469
Large mudslide on opposite side of Roaring River
LLT005
Location: 40.420017, -105.634987
R @ Y, staying E of river
LLT006
Location: 40.431149, -105.639801
Small stream joins river on L
LLT007
Location: 40.433098, -105.635796
Watch for flood scars; in 1982, a 30-foot wall of water raged down the Roaring River after an un-maintained dam broke at Lawn Lake
LLT008
Location: 40.443531, -105.625893
Continue upstream along W edge of Tileston
LLT009
Location: 40.460743, -105.621239
Bear L @ Bear Canyon Trail
LLT010
Location: 40.466396, -105.628891
Lawn Lake sits in the shadow of the Mummy Range; return home. Optional: Climb 1.2 mi up to the blue waters of Crystal Lake
