Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Top 10 Snowshoe Hikes - # 7 Lost Lake

This one can be done as a side trip after skiing at Eldora Resort or go straight to the TH.

Getting There:  Follow the Peak to Peak Highway #72 out of Nederland, one mile and turn onto County Road #130.  Pass by the turnoff to the resort on your left at about 2 mi., cotinue throug the village of Eldora to the Hessie Road and TH.

Trail:  The early part of this trail snakes through areas of Aspen and Engleman spruce for just over a mile.  Switchbacks take you up about 400' over the next  mile before leveling off.

Difficulty:  Moderate

Skill:  Novice

Elevation:  923" RT

Map:  TH # 102  Indian Peaks, Gold Hill

Contact:  Boulder Ranger District, Roosevelt National Forest (303) 541-2500 

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