Lost Lake Trail

Lost Lake Trail is a 20.8 km (12.9 mi) out-and-back from Red Rock Canyon, following Snowshoe Trail up Bauerman Creek valley before climbing a branch to a small lake below the Continental Divide. Allow about eight hours. The lake is roughly 380 metres higher than the trailhead. Choose it for a long backcountry day with a quiet lake at the end; skip it if you want a short outing.

From the upper parking lot, cross the Red Rock Creek bridge and continue straight onto Snowshoe. Much of the approach follows an old, hard-packed fire road used by hikers, cyclists and horses. The route follows Bauerman Creek and crosses several creeks. Goat Lake and Avion Ridge junctions come before Snowshoe backcountry campground; there, take the Lost Lake branch rather than the routes toward Twin Lakes or Avion Ridge.

The Lost Lake branch climbs about 1.9 km each way. The lake is small and sits just below the Continental Divide; getting into this remote corner is the draw. Turn around there and retrace the same route.

Several creeks cross the Snowshoe approach. In winter, the Snowshoe Cabin–Lost Lake section is Simple Class 1 avalanche terrain; travel in avalanche terrain calls for training and rescue equipment. Dogs are allowed on leash and under control. Check current park conditions before setting out because creek access can change.