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BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lost Lake (Roosevelt National Forest)

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BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lost Lake (Roosevelt National Forest)

A winter camping trip to Lost Lake in Roosevelt National Forest begins with a snowy hike from the Hessie Trailhead, following a quiet, tree-lined trail into the high country. After reaching the frozen lake, we’ll set up camp in a sheltered spot before heading out on an afternoon excursion to explore the surrounding terrain, including two seldom-visited overlooks with sweeping views of the basin. The trip offers crisp air, star-filled nights, and a peaceful alpine landscape transformed by snow and solitude.

Contacts

Wayne Howell
Wayne Howell
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jan 10, 2026 — Sun, Jan 11, 2026
  • Backpacking Section
  • Snowshoeing, Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 4.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 868 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,820 ft
  • Pace: 1.3-1.8 MPH

A winter camping trip to Lost Lake in Roosevelt National Forest unfolds as a steady 2-mile climb from the Hessie Trailhead, following the same snow-covered path in and out while gaining about 900 feet through quiet evergreens and open clearings. Once camp is established near the frozen shoreline, the afternoon opens up for exploration—wandering across rolling drifts to two seldom-visited overlooks that reveal expansive, snow-filled views of the surrounding basin. After settling in for a cozy night beneath the winter sky, we’ll enjoy a shared breakfast in the crisp morning air before beginning our relaxed return down the familiar, tranquil trail to the trailhead.

Route details are included in the Route/Place.

Additional information will be provided in a pre-trip call with the group participants.

Will be announced closer to the time of the trip.

Route/Place

BPX 2-Day: Lost Lake (Roosevelt National Forest)

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten essentials for winter, snowshoes and trekking poles, and winter camping gear are required. 

$20 annual BPX Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join the pack!

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