18.4 mi
Distance
4,055 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 48m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lost Lake via North Fork Trail is an out-and-back trail in Roosevelt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Larimer County, Colorado. It is 18 miles long and gains 4,055 feet. The nearest town is Estes Park, Colorado, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
In Roosevelt National Forest / Comanche Peak Wilderness, crossing into Rocky Mountain National Park; the start may pass private parcels, so stay on the trail. RMNP overnight camping needs a wilderness permit.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,382 ft |
| High point | 9.1 mi | 3,290 ft |
| End | 18.4 mi | 2,382 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Estes Park, CO · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Larimer County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Roosevelt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Lost Lake via North Fork Trail
North Fork Big Thompson River Trail
Bulwark Ridge Trail to Signal Mountain
Miller Fork Loop via Bulwark Ridge Trail
Miller Fork Trail
Miller Fork, Signal Mountain, and Donner Pass Loop Trail
Donner Pass and Lookout Mountain
In this park
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Lost Lake via Hessie Trail
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Crater Lakes Trail via Moffat Tunnel East Portal Trailhead
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Diamond Lake Trail
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Greyrock Trail
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Lily Mountain Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Drake Campground
7 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
Drake, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Pole Hill Road Dispersed Camping
7.8 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
Estes Park, CO
Dispersed
Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort
8.4 mi awayRocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
Private Reservable
Aspenglen Campground
8.7 mi awayRocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO
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