Lost Creek Trail
2.9 mi
Distance
1,660 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 48m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lost Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail in Arapaho National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It is 2.9 miles long and gains 1,660 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Upper Bear Creek, Colorado, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Upper Bear Creek, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Clear Creek County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Arapaho National Forest · United States Forest Service
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