South Fork Campground
Campground
Campground · 5.5 mi from the trail
Colorado · Hiking · Flat Tops Wilderness · Near Glenwood Springs
Lost Solar
- 16.1 mi
- round trip
- 369 ft
- climb
- 10,918 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
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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 Solar is a hard hike in the Flat Tops Wilderness, part of the Blanco Ranger District of White River National Forest in Colorado. It is a long out-and-back route of about 16 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 370 feet. The trail is on natural surface, and horses are allowed, while bikes are not. The route starts at about 7,921 feet and climbs to roughly 10,918 feet at its high point. That makes it a steep, demanding day, and it sits entirely within designated wilderness, which means it is a longer commitment rather than a quick detour. For supplies and shelter, South Fork Campground is about 5.5 miles away, and Meadow Lake Campground is about 7.5 miles out. The South Fork White River, about 5 miles away, offers canoeing, and the Park Creek hike lies about 2 miles from the trail.
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