Ascending Hikes – Goose Creek Trail to Shafthouse in Lost Creek Wilderness. This trip is Group #2 for this hike

This hike is 4 miles to the historic cabins; 0.25 miles to go down to where Goose Creek emerges from its final underground course and 0.75 mile to go to the Shaft House.  Throughout the hike, there are great views of the rock formations that make Lost Creek so amazing, including Harmonica Arch. Just before the 4-mile point, watch for a sign pointing down a tributary to the left that says "historic buildings." These include two semi-intact cabins, some other ruins, and even an old car if you can find it. One option here is to continue beyond the cabins downhill to Goose Creek and then upstream a short distance to the upwelling. Another option is to take the side trail just before the cabins to the old machinery of the Shaft House and beyond to an amazing overlook of Lost Creek. 

Meet at the Fort Restaurant at 7:15 for a prompt 7:30 departure.  There will be a rest stop in Conifer.   I expect that we'll arrive at the trailhead at 9:30, and start our hike by 9:45

The Fort is located at: 19192 CO-8, Morrison, CO 80465

Our rest stop will be at the Stinker Convenience store in Conifer:  10800 Co Rd 73, Conifer, CO 80433

The route to the trailhead from The Fort is here