About Lily Lake Trailhead
Lily Lake Trailhead provides access to Middle Paintrock Trail - #066, which accesses Cloud Peak Wilderness, and Lily Lake. There are no facilities at this trailhead and the parking is limited.
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Lily Lake Trailhead
Hyattville, Wyoming · Big Horn County · Facility
Lily Lake Trailhead provides access to Middle Paintrock Trail - #066, which accesses Cloud Peak Wilderness, and Lily Lake. There are no facilities at this trailhead and the parking is limited.
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44.30056, -107.30389
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Weather at Lily Lake Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
45°/26°
🌬 10mph
↑ 6:50 AM ↓ 4:54 PM
Thu
Overcast
42°/27°
🌬 8mph
↑ 6:51 AM ↓ 4:53 PM
Fri
Overcast
36°/24°
💧 1%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:53 AM ↓ 4:52 PM
Sat
Overcast
44°/28°
🌬 7mph
↑ 6:54 AM ↓ 4:50 PM
Sun
Overcast
51°/33°
🌬 7mph
↑ 6:55 AM ↓ 4:49 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Ten Sleep, WY, take Highway 16 east. Turn left at sign onto Forest System Road (FSR) 27, cross the bridge and go another 2 miles, then turn left onto FSR 24. Look for the sign.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Lily Lake Trailhead
Heading to Lily Lake Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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