Lost Lake Buena Vista Colorado

Wildflowers everywhere including a group of columbines just before lost lake.

Lost lake buena vista colorado. Lost lake a high elevation lake at approximately 11 800 feet is located south of cottonwood pass at the base of the continental divide. Length 2 6 mi elevation gain 465 ft route type out back. Road route closed in winter. Lost lake is a lesser known spot off of cottonwood pass that sends you through some forested areas and meadows that eventually lead to an alpine lake.

Lost lake trail is a 2 6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near buena vista colorado that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. We passed the trailhead coming up from buena vista turned around and found the unmarked trail. It is a mere one mile hike one way to the lake with a trail that begins at chaffee county road 306. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year round.

From the traffic light in buena vista travel west toward cottonwood pass for 18 miles. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. At an easy pace this route typically takes about 30 to 45 minutes one way. A beginner friendly hike with beautiful views located less than 30 minutes from downtown buena vista.

Lost lake lost lake is south of cottonwood pass on the east side of the continental divide. Hiking lost lake a treasure close to buena vista co. Reviews 1132 photos 1845 recordings 901 chris kulakowski reviewed lost lake trail. This may be my favorite lost lake in colorado.

A little muddy in some sections due to the heavy rain recently. This trail starts at about 11 200 feet right before the top of cottonwood pass. 1 132 reviews view full map. This hike is great for families with young children or for those who aren t acclimated to colorado s high altitude.

Lost lake in buena vista colorado sue m nov 2014. 9 14 2017 0 comments ark valley humane society 701 gregg drive po box 1335 buena vista co 81211 719 395 2737 open 7 days week 12 pm 5 30 pm sunshine adoption center 10128 west highway. Adios and david lynch. In this case it s because the trailhead is unmarked.

From where the trail begins on chaffee county road 306 there is a small parking pullout just below timberline it took me a mere 40 minutes hiking at a relaxed pace to reach the lake. Lost lake cottonwood pass near buena vista. Lost lake buena vista co. No signs just a small paved area with a gate and the beginning of a dirt road.

Best lake trails near buena vista colorado. However it to can be hard to find.