Gore Range Trail to Lost Lake (Plus Side Trail to Wheeler Lakes)

Difficulty: about 13 to 14 miles with about 2,400 feet elevation gain.

We hike as a group and hike at an average moving pace of about 2.5mph (slower up…faster down). Everyone is expected to wait at all intersections, stream & road crossings and periodically otherwise so that no one is left behind or hiking on their own for safety purposes. We will plan to have lunch at Lost Lake & we will stop as needed along the way for water, snacks, pictures, etc.

HIKE DESCRIPTION: Lost Lake at 11,612 feet is located in the Eagles Nest Wilderness. This moderately-strenuous section of the Gore Range Trail passes through intervals of aspen, subalpine forests and large meadows to the green-tinted lake near treeline and Uneva Pass and has exceptional views across the Ten Mile and Sawatch Ranges. On the way back from Lost Lake, we will take the side trail to Wheeler Lakes. This exact trail is not in alltrails so I will post the trail map in photos…and here is a link to my self-made alltrails route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-july-16-2024-84562f4?u=i&sh=ittjkn

DOGS: Not allowed on this hike.

ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: The best way to get to the trailhead is to use the following alltrails link…it is not the hike we are doing, but it will get you to the trailhead: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/wheeler-lakes
Alternatively, if you use Google maps, you can type in “Gore Range trailhead” for directions.

We wait 5 minutes for late arrivals…but no longer as that is inconsiderate to those arriving timely. So please allow extra time to get to the trailhead.

IMPORTANT: This is a participate at your own risk event! Life is risky. I am not a professional guide and am simply hosting this event. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are capable of performing this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.

NO SHOWS: If you are a no-show to 2 hikes, you will be booted from this meetup group. So please change your RSVP to “not going” if you are unable to make it.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Water, snacks, layers of clothing, good hiking shoes/boots, sunscreen, bug repellant, sunglasses, hat, gloves, hiking poles (if you find them helpful), and anything else you deem essential.

WEATHER: Here is the NOAA forecast for the hike location. For hourly temps, wind, precipitation, etc., click “Hourly Weather Forecast” in the upper right. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-106.17394457188524&lat=39.54553316799246

REQUIRED WAIVER: Note that if you have not already done so, you must sign the updated waiver with our new meetup name prior to this hike. I will have copies at the trailhead that you can sign or you may print, sign, and bring it with you from the following website: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p728z28jjuwdzws/Waiver%20Corona.pdf?dl=0
If you choose to sign at the trailhead, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike timely.