Storm Pass
A popular trail for longer trips from the Boulder Brook Trailhead to Lily Lake or Estes Cone.
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Storm Pass Details
This high alpine pass is a popular trail for longer trips from the Boulder Brook Trailhead to Lily Lake or Estes Cone. Because the Pass is located at 10.250 feet, its access trail features a number of major elevation changes, including some particularly steep climbs, and should not be attempted by hikers who are not acclimated to the elevations in the Rockies. Despite its difficulty, the generally forested trail contains many good views, including vast panoramas across Glacier Basin and Glacier Creek, and vistas overlooking Lily Ridge and Lily Lake. Storm Pass is 3.75 miles from Boulder Brook Trailhead (elevation change of 1400 ft), 3 miles from Lily Lake (elevation change of 1,323 ft) and 2.6 miles from Longs Peak Ranger Station (elevation change of 850 ft).
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.75 miles
Estimated time
5.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Storm Pass
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0.2 mi away
Bierstadt Lake
This glacial lake is generally less crowded than the similar Bear and Spraque Lakes.
0.2 mi away
Bierstadt Lake Trailhead
Daily service: May 27 to October 18 (15 passenger limit due to COVID-19). Every 10-15 minutes from 7 am to 7:30 pm. Times are approximate estimates based on frequency.
0.3 mi away
Bierstadt Moraine
A ridge with an elevation of 2,849 meters, or 9,347 feet.
0.6 mi away
Sprague Lake
This 13-acre lake was part of a tourist resort operated by Abner and Alberta Sprague from 1910 to 1940.
0.6 mi away
Sprague Lake
This 13-acre lake was part of a tourist resort operated by Abner and Alberta Sprague from 1910 to 1940.
