Colorado · Hiking · Near Durango

Lost Lake

1.0 mi
round trip
49 ft
climb
8,904 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 20 h ago

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Lost Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Columbine Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Lost Lake is an easy, 1-mile out-and-back hike in the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is short and gentle, with a total elevation gain of about 49 feet, so it works well as a quick stop or a warm-up before exploring the surrounding area. The route is on natural surface, and both bikes and horses are allowed. The climb is minimal, with the high point at about 8,904 feet and the low at about 8,841 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Lemon Dam weather station, which sits about 800 feet lower, show July highs near 79°F with lows around 49°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. Climbers will find the East Side and West Side climbing areas about half a mile away, and Transfer Park Campground is about 0.6 miles off. The Burnt Timber hike is roughly 0.8 miles away.

Around this trail

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    Transfer Park Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.6 mi from the trail

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