Snowshoe Trail Details for Lost Lake

Lost Lake

:: This trail is part of the Lost Lake area::

Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski snow conditions and trail information for Lost Lake Near Nederland, Colorado.

Added By: Snowbody on 2006-01-11

Trail Description:

The trail out of the parking lot is easy to follow, just start hiking along the road over the hump of snow the plows have left. At the fork with Fourth of July Road stay left (don't start climbing yet). You will eventually pass the Hessie Townsite not far past the fork in the road, then shortly after you will see the Hessie Trailhead sign. The trail to Lost Lake follows the Hessie trail, then eventually forks off (you will see a sign for Jasper Lake and Devil's Thumb Lake at a footbridge that is likely to be covered with snow.) Cross the footbridge then start climbing. There will be one more fork at the top of the hill that is not very well marked, stay left and you will eventually pop out onto Lost Lake. Total distance, round trip from the car, was 5.4 miles according to my GPS unit. The total hike took us a couple hours, and according to the Topo! Colorado software the total elevation gain was 1018 feet. Most of the elevation gain will come after the Hessie trailhead, so be prepared for a few steep climbs.

Most Recent Comments about Lost Lake

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On 2006-01-30 02:40:06 SeaLevelJoe said about this trail:

Hike Date: 1/28/2006
Conditions: 14 degrees, 40MPH winds
Snow Report:
Start: Hard packed, snowshoes not needed except for better traction.
Middle: Snowshoes needed. Layer of new snow on top of older prints.
End: Snowshoes needed. New snow fluffy and willing to take the feet out from under you unless your gripping hard.

The hike over all was great. Starting on the unplowed road you make your way up to the actual Hessie Trail. From here is where the scenary is just incredible. The trail snakes through the woods and sometimes opens for you to take a peak at the surroundings...kind of a sample platter of whats in store at the top. The trail definitly has some harder sections where it gets pretty steep and your legs feel it. Press on because when the trail dumps you off at Lost Lake the site is one that will forever stay in your head. Pictures dont do it justice so get out and do it!!

Advice? Start early, we saw a lot more people on our way down at around 1PM just starting the hike.

SeaLevelJoe

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GPS Waypoint Coordinates for Lost Lake

Map of All GPS Coordinates

Trailhead and Parking: 39.95100 , -105.5823
Fork in trail: 39.95550 , -105.6129
Lost Lake: 39.95068 , -105.6171

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