If you dare, follow my lead and plunge into the lake. Trailhead is located off of Hwy 82 just after Independence Pass. We started from the 2nd starting point (after you pass Lost Man trail head up about 4 miles). Still some snow and ice on the trail, but nothing hiking boots cant handle. This was a beautiful hike that checked the boxes we were looking for! • Lost Lake is a small lake within walking distance of Whistler Village and is a popular attraction with a beach area and surrounding trails for hiking and biking. Lost Man Trail is a 8.7 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Aspen, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. 1175.49 m Down, 14.5 mi First on the trail at 7:30 am. At the lake, peruse your map and consider alternate adventures at Larrabee State Park. Above is a photo with my back to the trailhead. This area, while not in the Maroon Bells Wilderness, is a short drive from Aspen on the Lost Man Lake Trail. The Lost Man Loop Trail is accessible from two trailheads on Highway 82 east of Aspen CO. This hike begins off of Highway 82 just west of Independence Pass. This lake sits in a basin (Lost Man Trail Loop) on Independance Pass area. A thunderstorm rolled in quickly and we had to get back. I don't know why this is so confusing when you arrive but it is. ... See where the trails lead you. The second is from Independence Lake Trailhead, 17.3 miles east of Aspen at the last switchback before reaching Independence Pass. The trail is uphill all the way to Independence Lake, but the grade should be manageable more most folks. 55.4 km The sign says LINKINS LAKE, so we ended up at the trailhead farther along 82, across from the Lost Man Campground, where there is a LARGE sign that states it is THE Lost Man trailhead. MISSISSINEWA LAKE 15,072 acres - 3,180-acre lake Established 1968 TRAIL CemeteryTABLE TRAIL MILEAGE TRAIL TYPE 1 EasyGate Access 2 Lost Sister 3 Blue Heron 4 Moswa 5 Shepoconnah 6 Wildlife Area Hiking 0.4 2.5 2.5 1.5 1.0 Easy Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate/Rugged LEGEND Boundary Road Hiking Trail Bike Trail Seasonal Wildlife Refuge You'll travel over many small streams, all with plenty of rocks to keep your feet dry. Something else? Two miles to the east is the ghost town of … Beautiful Columbine, Colorado’s state wildflower, fill in the rocky crags of a small stream flowing down from Independence Pass. This is a must!! Incredible!! (The trail to the right leads to Independence Lake and Lost Man Pass.) Climbed to saddle above pass between Lost Man and Independence lakes. 919.34 m Up Challenging enough for the moderate hiker, but nothing crazy. Beautiful hike! Steep climb to the saddle where it was pretty windy. Independence and Lost Man Lakes via Lost Man Loop is a 5.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Aspen, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The upper Lost Man Trail parking area, located past mile marker 59, is also the trailhead for Linkins Lake Trail, also called the Independence Lake Trailhead. Dropped down part of the way to lake but stopped because trail was snow coverer. On the way back we noticed a couple of full dog-poo bags left on the side of the trail. The name for trail #1996 is "The Lost Man" trail. 3,857' Up The first access is 14 miles east of Aspen and is a large parking area on the north side of the highway, across from the Lost Man Campground. Lost Trails ATV Park is located in Dunmore PA. Bring your ATV or ride with our guided tours. Not a lot of trees to pee behind but there were enough. After lunch climbed back up to saddle and detoured up to one of 13k peaks to right as you face the lake. The second is from Independence Lake Trailhead, 17.3 miles east of Aspen at the last switchback before reaching Independence Pass. So far my favorite hike in the area and high altitude above the tree line most of the time. The official trailhead is Lost Man Loop. Hail, Sun, and Rain doesn’t detract from the beauty of Lost Man Lake and the surrounding mountains! The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips and is best used from May until September. 3,016' Down Nice moderate hike! Gorgeous surroundings, with huge vistas, particularly from the pass. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. A true gem. Views were great. Loved it all. Make sure to bring layers as it can be a lot colder than even just at the trailhead. This section of the trail leads up to South Fork Pass and Lost Man Lake. 1499.69 m Down, 11.2 mi Bring lots of sunscreen! To reach the Lost Man Campground trailhead of the Lost Man Trail, travel 14 miles east of Aspen Colorado along Highway 82 to the parking area directly across form the campground. 1144.84 m Down, 6.4 mi The hike is easy, but the drive is tricky. The Lost Lake Nature Trail is a less traveled hiking path from the Cross Country Connection ski rental shop, on the other side of the creek from Lorimer Road near Blackcomb Way. People! Wildflowers are on point! Shhh. : It was the first full day of summer, and what do you know? Land Manager: USFS - San Isabel National Forest, Leadville Ranger District, 7.3 mi Independence lake is almost completely de-iced. Unable to record no cell signal. ACTUALLY this is NOT marked as Lost Man Lake. An 8-mile round trip hike with 2,100 feet of elevation gain to two lakes on Manastash Ridge.. Awesome! Trail a little muddy in places. It is very well loved, and it shows with many muddy spots as you make your way to the lake. 919.3 m Down, 4.6 mi Across the road find access to Lost Man Trail and the Hunter-Frying Pan Wilderness area. Follow the trail as it ascends steeply up the hillside to the glacial cirque holding Linkins Lake (12,008-ft.) at 0.6 miles. Perfect sunny weather. The trailhead is located at the bend in the road with plenty of parking on both sides. Mud? Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Sugarloaf Mountain and Lost Man Peak Loop, located in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. Start early for solitude! The short 3.5 miles are worth the effort for the wonderful views of the surrounding mountain range and the calm waters of Independence Lake—which also provide great fishing for the adventurous angler. After enjoying time at all 3 lakes (and a hidden one in the distance), we were back in the car by 11:30am! • It is very well loved, and it shows with many muddy spots as you make your way to the lake. What a wonderful day! 10.2 km 3,301' Down 4,913' Up lots of off leash dogs and kids. County Road 399 to Forest Service Road 394, Independence and Lost Man Lakes via Lost Man Loop. 117' Down We were quiet on our descent down to the lake and saw marmots, pika, and a long tailed weasel. The last half mile is quite rocky, but it is a wonderful mountain hike. Two miles east of an old mining-turned-ghost town, Lost Man Campground is sheltered by tall lodgepole pine trees and ideal for telling spooky ghost stories. Great trail. Very moderate incline nearly the whole way until the top of the pass when you descend to the lake. Climb a short ways up to the Roaring Fork River. Having said that, the temperature was a good 20° cooler than Aspen, and it was quite windy at times, so be sure to pack an extra layer. • Fave trail in CO ever. Lost Man Campground There are 10 campsites available. High altitude made the elevation feel tough, I was breathless. Hear that? The entire hike took 3.5 hrs with a 10, 12 and a 14 year old. If you are traveling the entire Lost Man Loop Trail there is a 4 mile gap along Independence Pass Road (HWY 82) to get back to your original trailhead parking area. Lost Man Lake (12,450 ft) is an alpine lake in the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness accessed by the Lost Man Trail. 1497.4 m Up Starting at 11,500-ft. off Highway 82 just below Independence Pass (12,095-ft.), the trail features some of the easiest access to an alpine wonderland of meadows and lakes … really great trail - easy to follow and on 7/18 all clear of snow or mud (even after the previous days rain). It IS but only if you want to take the long, hard way to the lakes OR you want to gain access to the South Fork Pass trail. The entire hike and trail can be seen on the National Geographic topographical map named Aspen / Independence Pass. After half a mile from the west trailhead, you'll come across Lost Man Reservoir. It continues about a mile sometimes crossing the creek and other times venturing away for a while. amazing views, hiked halfway down to lost man lake but then was snowy, enjoyed a picnic on the way back by the first lake. • There is little/no shade. LOST MAN LAKE. Experience "Top of the World", "The Lake" and "The Tunnel" - unique trails and a great time for the entire family! It is marked accordingly, with a map at the entrance, along with wilderness rules and regulations. Being a jerk / offensive? • You'll travel over many small streams, all with plenty of rocks to keep your feet dry. 1006.03 m Down. and 1 other. The trail is rocky, muddy, and easy to lose it from time to time as the stream cuts through it various times and you get plenty of water running through the trail. The moderate rating is appropriate, mostly because of the high elevation. Independence and Lost Man Lakes via Lost Man Loop is a 8.9 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Aspen, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Watch out for late afternoon thunder storms which are common this high up. not very hard but the views are beautiful the whole way up. Lost & Manastash Lakes. From the back of the parking area the trail obviously heads towards the creek. Please explain. The Lost Man trail provides instant gratification to anyone who loves traversing high alpine terrain with see forever views. Continue through the valley and at the 4 mile junction, stay right and continue uphill to Lost Man Lake. Definitely worth the strenuous half mile climb. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Trailhead access to Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness is across the road. Trail, USFS - San Isabel National Forest, Leadville Ranger District, improvements 1006.19 m Up Hiked this on 9/15/20. 7.4 km Highly recommend. From the Linkins Lake / Upper Lost Man trailhead, follow the trail for 0.2 miles to a signed junction and turn left (northwest) toward Linkins Lake. 1,978' Up It sits above timberline at 12,500 ft so gloves, hats, and other warm gear that are water resistant or waterproof is recommended at these high lakes. You know who you are, shame on you. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Gradual climb. We hiked to Linkin's Lake on our way back down for an added beautiful challenge. The occasional un-cleard tree is just a ruse to keep the weak away from these secret falls. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips and is best used from May until September. 3,301' Up Lost Man Lake Trail near Aspen, Colorado. It was a nice steady and easy incline but be ready for the elevation. The dog loved it too. Check out our events! The Lost Man trail is located in the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Area of the White River National Forest east of Aspen, Colorado. This is about an injury or accident As soon as the sun crept over the mountains, we were in it for the rest of the morning (bring a hat). 4,920' Down Took the short cutoff up to a different lake nice break from driving. We got on trail by ~7:30am and didn’t see anyone else until our hike back a mile before the trailhead. 3,756' Down The trail is uphill all the way to Independence Lake, but the grade should be manageable more most folks. Beautiful foliage weekend of 9/26/20, trailhead not too packed when I arrived at 10am. 1591.5 m Up One option: follow the trail beyond the lake, heading south to where it links up with Lost Lake Trail 3, South Lost Lake and the WTA-built Rock Trail, leading to the top of Cleator Road. The first is at Lost Man Campground, approximately 13.3 miles east of Aspen. Aspen, CO – Lake. You are starting off at about 11K and going to 13K. Had the lake to ourselves but only for a short 30 min snack. When you reach the top of the ridge you will be in Lost Man Pass (12,820 ft.), the highest point on the hike. 3,857' Down Pretty lakes, wild flowers, and water all around. KING COUNTY, Wash. -- Officials say the body of a missing hiker was found Wednesday after he fell off a cliff at the Snow Lake trail. Spam? 3,016' Up Did the whole sha-bang with tennis shoes on though hiking boots might make you a little more confident, esp in going up and down around the ridge at 12,900 feet, and going back down from Linkins lake. Great trail! The SHORTER and EASIER hike to the lakes starts at the FIRST bend/parking area closest to Indy pass. We added some elevation by climbing to the top of mt massive to the right of Lost Man Lake - gorgeous 360 views! Dogs are also able to use this trail. The trail gradually ascends to Lost Man Lake. 1000 Dunham Dr Dunmore, PA 18512-2666. Great hike that goes up a lovely mountain valley from Lost Man Reservoir to Independence Pass. This is a 7.8 mile loop hike with 3800 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 4-6 hours to complete. • An excellent hike through lovely wildflower-strewn alpine meadows to a tranquil mountain lake. 11.8 km • OUR GPS LOCATION. Volunteers will help place stepping stones in sensitive meadows and building steps on the Linkins Lake Trail. lake the trail climbs steeply to the ridge south of the lake, gaining 400 feet in 0.3 mile. 23.3 km That is the sound of the rushing Roaring Fork River due west… or so we think. • These include reserved group picnic areas, softball field, volleyball courts, hiking trails, nature study area and trail, bird watching, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and playgrounds. The trail is 3.8 Miles (6.2 Kilometers) 100% Singletrack in length with 10% Avg Grade (6°) and 30% Max Grade (17°). Moderate hike with amazing views. 5.7mi, Create Recommended Route or If you can’t clean after your dog you don’t deserve to own one. A 33-year-old Lynnwood man who was reported missing on Monday after he went on a solo day hike to Blanca Lake in the Cascades was found … • More information about Lost Man Lake can be found at: White River National Forest – Lost Man Trail #1996 (Hiking) If you continue down to lost man's lake and down to the lower trailhead it is an additional 6 miles to the trailhead across from lost man's campground on Highway 82. The trail is located at 39.12466829, -106.5817308 (latitude & longitude) in Colorado, Central Rockies, White River National Forest, Hunter–Fryingpan Wilderness. Absolutely beautiful hike filled with small creeks, wildflowers, and mountains all around. A little strenuous due to altitude and smoke in the air from wildfires but worth the hike. Left at 7:30am, back at the car by 10:30am. Lost Falls is a hard to find waterfall behind Grizzly Peak. In addition, we’ll conduct routine trail work on ½ mile of the Lost Man Trail from Highway 82 to the Linkins Lake Trail junction. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and Route Description for Lost Man Trail Find the beginning of the trail right at the nearly hairpin bend of the road’s switchback. NOT OKAY! The Lost Man Loop Trail is accessible from two trailheads on Highway 82 east of Aspen CO. Fishing is fair in Independence Lake, … by John Shuttlesworth After this lake, hike to the top of the pass and you'll come across a view of Lost Man Lake, Independence Lake, and a whole lot of mountain peaks. We have that too! Follow directions to Linkins Lake Trail #1979 which shares it's trailhead. Lost Man Trail may be hiked in reverse from it's other trailhead. Amazing hike with breathtaking views at every step! 18.1 km Overall a great hike, not challenged by the incline but challenged by the altitude. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. There is ample parking along both sides of the road at the trailhead. 602.86 m Up Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Lone Palm and Lost Man Hot Springs Loop, located in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. Poor fishing in Independence Lake, but if you decide to spend some time there, the tarn just to the SW is a short pretty detour. Once you reach a small plateau you will encounter a trail junction where you will keep right to … The trail forms a semi loop between its lower trailhead located near the Lost Man Campground and its upper trailhead located near the summit of Independence Pass. Fall takes life of hiker near Snow Lake Trail, Snoqualmie Pass July 10, 2019 by Danna McCall Leave a Comment On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, the King County Sheriff’s Office said search and rescue crews located a man who died after going hiking alone in the Snow Lake trailhead area of … This is a 7.3 mile loop hike with 2100 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 5-7 hours to complete. From the Lake, the trail ascends steeply to the top of the pass and then descends steeply to Independence Lake. Photos June 22, 2006 - My hike to Lost Lake began at the first major switchback on the Pitkin County side of Indpendence Pass. Depending on the season, enjoy flowers, berries and larches. Amazing alpine lake. • 360 views. 1175.56 m Up Moderate, steady climb for 1.5 hrs from trailhead to top of Lost Man Lake (after passing Independence Lake)! 5,221' Up Lost Man to Independence Lake, Hunter–Fryingpan Wilderness Trail and Hiking Information. The lake has some of the largest Brook Trout I have caught in the state (15-16 inch). The July morning was amazing and the flowers were prolific. Moderate hike, add on Linkins lake for a little over a mile more and some good altitude gain. Saw a herd of mountain goats at the pass, and a marmot. The photos don't do the scenery justice, they make the terrain look more desolate than is the case. There are tons of wildflowers, but hurry - they are starting to go to seed. It has two access points off Highway 82 out of Aspen. Barely anybody on the trail today. Beautiful trail, even on a rainy and overcast day, with amazing sweeping views. It was only 20 minutes (of very steep climbing) to view yet another beautiful lake surrounded by more amazing views! • The trail stays to the west of the lake although there is a use trail that encircles the lake. The trail descends gradually to Highway 82 about 4 miles from your starting point. • The last 2.3 miles of trail are all downhill. Beautiful! 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