West Lost Lake

Managing agency

Forest Service

West Lost Lake is a 3.0-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the town of Colorado. The trail is managed by the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, Canyon Lakes Ranger District. This out-and-back route offers hikers a straightforward journey to West Lost Lake. The trail provides access to one of the area's alpine lake destinations within the national forest. The Canyon Lakes Ranger District manages multiple recreational areas in this region, making this an established and maintained hiking option. The trail's out-and-back format means hikers will retrace their steps on the return journey, with a total walking distance of 3.0 miles round trip. This structure makes the hike easy to plan and navigate. The Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest encompasses over 800,000 acres across north-central Colorado and southern Wyoming, offering diverse landscapes and recreational opportunities. West Lost Lake provides hikers with a chance to experience the national forest's mountain terrain and alpine environments. This trail is suitable for hikers seeking a moderate-distance outing in the Colorado high country with access to a mountain lake destination.