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Distance
2.4 miles
Elevation Gain
600 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
Scenic
Lake
Forest
Easy Parking
Swimming Hole
Dog Friendly
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About this place
Added by Billy DiMirra
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.
This Trail starts at about 11,200 feet right before the top of cottonwood pass. The trailhead starts at the LAST pull-off before you reach the top of the pass, so if you reach the top, you've gone too far. The hike isn't a super difficult one, but you will go through numerous streams and flooded meadows (depending on the time of year). The view from the top looks straight down the valley and from the top of the lake you can see Pikes Peak in the distance on a clear day.
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Susan Keller
6/15/2023
Lesser known hike, worth it!
Hike through various terrains, wild animal scat all over. The scent of pine in some areas is just fantastic. Great family hike.
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Maggie D
2/28/2023
Sound of Music Vibes
This hike was beautiful start to finish! Wide open green hills and plenty of wildflowers. We saw a huge amount of columbines at peak ...
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Nate Kantor
11/27/2016
Awesome Easy Hike
The views are insane the whole way. It's nice for a quick hike and anyone can do it. It goes up and down a ...
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Diamond Nester
11/15/2016
Faster drive from Buena Vista
We are trying this out this weekend but I found on the Buena Vista chamber of commerce website an 18mile drive to get to ...
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Jamie Rogers
9/6/2016
Short easy hike with a killer reward!
Let's just say this short hike does not disappoint! Perfect for families with children if you're looking for a lesser known and lesser ...
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