7/28/2023 0 Comments Lost elk lodge jasper colorado![]() Follow the trail as it skirts the right (north) side of a small, photogenic tarn at 2.7 miles and then turns to the right (northwest). The climb resumes on moderate grades at 2.4 miles. Peak 13033 towers above the trail to the north. On a clear day you should be able to pick out Castle Peak (14,265-ft.) and Cathedral Peak (13,943-ft.). To the southwest are distant views of the high peaks in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Once above timberline the trail enjoys fine views of Green Mountain, Independence Peak and the summits of the Collegiate peaks wilderness to the south of the Roaring Fork Valley. Depending on the time of year you may cross a few more small streams trickling down the slopes above the trail. After a short climb the trail curves left (west), crosses a braided stream and then ascends on easy grades. Soon the grade abates as the trail travels along a wooded bench.Īt 2.0 miles the trees give way to wet meadows and dense willow patches. The trial now continues its ascents on moderate grades through spruce-fir forest. Reach the top of the switchbacks and the boundary for the Hunter Fryingpan Wilderness at 1.4 miles. Geissler Mountain rise to the east across the Lost Man Valley. Openings in the trees offer nice views of Green Mountain (12,791-ft.), Independence Peak (12,703-ft.) and other nearby summits towering above the south side of the Roaring Fork valley. The path now climbs steeply up a forested hillside on 18 switchbacks. The Lost Man trail continues straight ahead toward the Lost Man Reservoir. Turn left (northwest) at the junction on the trail toward Midway Pass. Beyond the crossing the trail curves to the right (northeast) and ascends on easy grades to a junction at 0.4 miles. ![]() The trail to Midway Pass starts at the Lost Man trailhead (see driving directions) and follows the Lost Man trail as it heads west, quickly crossing a wood bridge over Lost Man Creek.
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