Lost Creek
- 6.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,106 ft
- climb
- 8,367 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Lost Creek open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Limited parking at Snowmass Creek Trailhead
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Grizzly Creek Trail Closure
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026-02 · USFS · White River National Forest
Ruedi Marina Day Use area Dump Station is CLOSED
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Asbestos safety closure - Camp Hale
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Lost Creek is a moderate out-and-back hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Blanco Ranger District. The trail is about 6.7 miles long, with an elevation gain of 1,106 feet, taking you from a low point of 7,674 feet to a high of 8,367 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trailhead is at Long Park / Lost Creek. The route is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but not bikes. That makes it a good fit for riders on horseback, and the trail's length and climb mean planning for a full day on foot or saddle. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Yampa, at a similar elevation, show July highs around 79°F with lows near 46°F, while winter highs stay around freezing. North Fork Campground sits about 1.6 miles away, and the Big Ridge hike is 1.8 miles off. Lost Park is about 2.9 miles away, and East Marvine Campground is roughly 3.8 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Flat Tops Wilderness Guides23 mi away
- Glenwood Canyon Resort36 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Lost Creek
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
32° / 7°
12 wet
Feb
34° / 9°
11 wet
Mar
43° / 17°
10 wet
Apr
52° / 24°
11 wet
May
62° / 33°
10 wet
Jun
74° / 40°
8 wet
Jul
79° / 46°
10 wet
Aug
77° / 45°
11 wet
Sep
70° / 37°
9 wet
Oct
57° / 27°
8 wet
Nov
42° / 17°
9 wet
Dec
32° / 8°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yampa, CO, 30.1 mi away at 7,857 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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