About this campground
The Lost Lake trail begins at Forest Road #455 and ends at Lost Lake. Wildflowers, the creek, rock slides, and the lake add to the serenity of this trail, though it is a difficult trail to follow that becomes faint in many spots. This quiet 5 acre lake offers a peaceful day with few encounters with others. * There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.
Getting there
From Eagle, take I-70 west to the Gypsum exit and turn left. Head towards town, turning right at the Forest Access sign, Valley Rd., this road will turn into Gypsum Creek Rd, Road 412. Stay on this road for about 17 3/4 miles. Park here at the base of the old jeep road on the right. The trailhead is 1.2 miles up the old jeep road on the right. Part way up the road forks, keep to the right.
Activities
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
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