Lost Lake Trail
(Rawah Wilderness)
Description:
The Lost Lake Trail
provides access to Lost Lake from the Rawah Trail. The trail begins from the
Rawah Trail by making a moderate to steep climb to the northwest through a
spruce forest. The trail levels off some just south of the first of three
ponds, two of which are fairly large. It travels along the west side of the
ponds and around the north end of the last one. After passing the third pond,
the trail begins to descend toward Lost Lake. It makes a very steep descent
a few hundred yards from the lake. Lost Lake is surrounded by timber and does
not offer many potential campsites. Better opportunities exist above the lake
away from the trail. This is a short but fairly strenuous hike.
Features:
| Length: |
1.0 miles (1.6 kilometers) |
| Elevation Range: |
10,097' - 10,379' |
| Elevation change: |
547 feet |
| Season: |
July 1 - Sept 30 |
| Difficulty: |
Moderate |
| Use: |
Low |
| USGS maps: |
Rawah Lakes |
| Trailheads: |
Rawah |
| Restrictions: |
Pets must be on a leash |
| Suitable for mountain bikes: |
No (not permitted in wilderness) |
| Suitable for horses: |
Yes |
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Directions:
The
Lost Lake Trail is located in the Rawah Wilderness and can be reached from the
Rawah Trailhead via the Rawah Trail. To reach the Rawah Trailhead take Highway
287 north from Fort Collins to Laporte. Continue on Highway 287 to Highway 14.
Travel west on 14 for 50 miles to the Laramie River Road. Turn right and travel
11 miles to trailhead on the left side of the road. Hike 5.8 miles to the Lost
Lake Trail.
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