Lost Lake Trail

Length: 7.8 miles (one way)              Trail Use: Light to Moderate

Difficulty: Moderate                                       Open To: XC, Snowshoe, Snowmobile

Beginning Elevation: 8,248 feet                  Ending Elevation: 10,213 feet

Elevation Gain: +1,965 feet              USGS Map(s): Vail West

Access from Vail : Exit I-70 at Vail exit 176 and take the North Frontage Road west to Red Sandstone Road. Turn right and follow to the winter road closure gate and park here.

Attractions/Considerations : Due to past timber sales, this trail offers many excellent open areas suitable for cross-country skiing. Excellent views of the Gore and Sawatch Ranges are abundant. Snowmobiles may be encountered on the first 1.5 miles of road due to a commercial snowmobile guide service that is located on Red Sandston Road.

Trail Highlights : The trail begins at the Forest Service road closure on Red Sandstone Road #700. It follows this road for 3 miles to the junction with Lost Lake Road #786. After the junction at Lost Lake