Lost Creek Trail
From Lost Creek/Captain Mountain Trailhead, the trail gradually descends and then climbs through lodgepole pine, aspen and spruce forest. The trail follows Lost Creek to Cub Creek Trail (#40). The trail is 5 miles one way.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
Elevation: 8,634 feet - 10,826 feet
The Mount Evans State Wildlife Area is open June 15 - December 31. Closed to vehicle access and all activities except hunting after Labor Day.
View a COTREX trail map here.
As of July 1, 2020, a valid state hunting or fishing license from Colorado Parks & Wildlife is required to enter Mount Evans State Wildlife Area. A Habitat Stamp is no longer required to enter Mount Evans State Wildlife Area.
A mandatory free self-issuing permit is required for the Mount Evans Wilderness. Free permits are available at each trailhead or entry point into the wilderness.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
No motorized equipment or mechanized transportation.
Camps, campfires and stock, where allowed, at least 100 feet from water and trails.
Group size limited to 15 people and/or 10 pack/stock animals per party.
Processed weed-free feed is required for stock.
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Lost Creek/Captain Mountain Trailhead
Directions
From Denver, take I-70 west to Evergreen Parkway exit, go 6 miles south on CO 74 to Evergreen Lake, turn right on Upper Bear Creek Rd., 6.5 miles to County Road 480, go 3 miles right on County Road 480. Continue on Road 195 to trailhead.
